⁵ Then the Israelites said, “Who out of all the tribes of Israel did not come up in the assembly to the Lord?” For a solemn oath had been taken concerning whoever did not come up to the Lord to Mizpah, saying, “That one shall be put to death.”

⁵ Then Samuel said, “Gather all Israel at Mizpah, and I will pray to the Lord for you.”^(A)