Bible Explorer · Event · c. 1048 BC
Filled with the Spirit of God upon hearing that Nahash the Ammonite demanded the right eyes of the men of Jabesh-Gilead, Saul mobilized 330,000 men, routed the Ammonites, and was joyfully reaffirmed as king at Gilgal.
Date: c. 1048 BC · Note: Saul’s first major military victory establishing his monarchical legitimacy.
1 Samuel 11:1-11