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I thought, ‘Now the Philistines will descend upon me at Gilgal, and I have not sought the favor of the LORD.’ So I felt compelled to offer the burnt offering.”
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
therefore I said, ‘Now the Philistines will come down on me to Gilgal, and I haven’t entreated the favor of Yahweh.’ I forced myself therefore, and offered the burnt offering.”
World English Bible (WEB)
Therefore said{H559}{(H8799)} I, The Philistines{H6430} will come down{H3381}{(H8799)} now upon me to Gilgal{H1537}, and I have not made supplication{H2470}{(H8765)} unto{H6440} the LORD{H3068}: I forced{H662}{(H8691)} myself therefore, and offered{H5927}{(H8686)} a burnt offering{H5930}.
Strong's King James
and I say, Now do the Philistines come down unto me to Gilgal, and the face of Jehovah I have not appeased; and I force myself, and cause the burnt-offering to ascend.’
Young's Literal Translation
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