I have not made supplication to the Lord; hence it appears that sacrifices were accompanied with solemn prayers. I forced myself; I did it against my own mind and inclination. My conscience told me I should forbear it, and punctually obey God's command delivered to me by Samuel, but my necessity urged me to make haste.
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1 Samuel 13:12
12 Therefore said I, The Philistines will come down now upon me to Gilgal, and I have not made supplication unto the LORD: I forced myself therefore, and offered a burnt offering.