1 Samuel 13:4

And all Israel heard say that Saul had smitten a garrison of the Philistines, and that Israel also was had in abomination with the Philistines. And the people were called together after Saul to Gilgal.

Cross-references

1 Samuel 10:8 Historical context

1 Samuel 10:8 commands Saul to go to Gilgal, setting the stage for the gathering in 13:4.

1 Samuel 27:12 uses same 'ba'ash' idiom: David becomes a stench to Israel.

1 Samuel 11:14 also mentions going to Gilgal to renew the kingdom—parallel gathering at same place.

1 Samuel 11:15 describes the coronation at Gilgal—parallel location.

Exodus 5:21 Allusion

Exodus 5:21 uses same 'ba'ash' idiom: foremen say Moses made them stink to Pharaoh.

Joshua 5:9 Historical context

Joshua 5:9 explains the meaning of Gilgal ('rolling')—connects to the place name.

2 Samuel 10:6 Related theme

2 Samuel 10:6 uses same 'ba'ash' idiom: Ammonites become a stench to David.

2 Samuel 16:21 uses the same phrase 'made himself odious' for Absalom's scandal, echoing Saul's action that turned Israel against the Philistines.

Zechariah 11:8 Related theme

Zechariah 11:8 uses same root for mutual loathing between shepherd and flock.