Ibn Jarir ya ruwaito cewa yanayin Bani Isra'ila ya tabarbare. Sun aikata zunubai da yawa, kuma sun kashe duk wanda suka so daga cikin annabawa. Saboda haka, Allah ya aiko musu da wani sarki azzalumi wanda ya wulakanta su, ya zubar da jininsu, sannan ya sa makiyansu daga waje su kai musu hari.

Ibn Jarir reported that the condition of the Israelites deteriorated. They committed many sins and killed whom they wished of the prophets. Consequently Allah sent them tyrannous king who ill-treated them and spilled their blood, and set their enemies from outside against them as well.

Sun kasance suna zuwa yaƙi, suna ɗauke da Akwatin Alkawari tare da su. Suna yin haka ne domin su sami nasara ta albarkacinsa, kuma ya zama alamar natsuwa da kuma abin tunawa da suka bari daga mutanen Musa. Lokacin da suka yi yaƙi da mutanen Gaza da Askalon, an ci su da yaƙi domin an kwace Akwatin Alkawari daga hannunsu. Da sarkin Isra'ilawa ya ji labarin haka, sai ya mutu a wurin.

They used to go war, taking with them The Ark of the Covenant. They did this so that they would be victorious by its blessings, and it became a symbol of calm and a relic left behind by Moses's people. When they went to war with the people of Gaza and Askalon, they were defeated because the Ark of the Covenant was captured from them. When the king of the Israelites heard of this he died on the spot.

Yara Isra'ila sun kasance kamar tumaki marasa makiyayi har Allah Mai Girma da Ɗaukaka ya aiko musu da wani annabi mai suna Sama'ila (Shammil) (pbuh). Suka roƙe shi ya naɗa musu sarki da zai jagorance su a yaƙi da maƙiyansu.

The children of Israel remained like sheep without a shepherd until Almighty Allah sent them a prophet named Samuel (Shammil) (pbuh). They asked him to appoint a king over them to lead in a war against their enemies.

A cewar Ibn 'Asaker, Banu Isra'ila sun yi imani cewa Akwatin Alkawari nasu yana da tsarki sosai kuma alama ce mai muhimmanci ta tarihinsu. Suna ɗaukar Akwatin har a yaƙi, suna kuma yin imani cewa saboda shi Allah zai kare su daga maƙiyansu. Wannan imani ya ba su natsuwar zuciya da ƙarfin hali sosai, maƙiyansu kuma suna tsoronsa. Haka kuma maƙiyansu suna ganin cewa Allah ya ba shi iko na musamman. A hankali Banu Isra'ila suka fara watsi da dokar Allah; munanan halaye suka zama wani ɓangare na rayuwarsu. Sai Allah ya aiko musu da maƙiyi, Filistiyawa, waɗanda suka ci Banu Isra'ila, suka kwace Akwatinsu, suka kore su daga gidajensu, suka kuma kwashe 'ya'yansu don amfani ko sayarwa a matsayin bayi. Ƙarfinsu ya karye. Suka rabu da juna, zukatansu kuma suka karaya ƙwarai.

According to Ibn 'Asaker, the Israelites believed their Ark of the Covenant to be very holy and an important symbol of their history. The carried the Ark even in battle and believed that, because of it, Allah would protect them from their enemies. This belief gave them peace of mind and great courage, and their enemies were terrified by it. Their enemies also believed that it was given special power by Allah. Gradually the Israelites started to ignore Allah's law; evil habits became part of their lives. Allah sent upon them an enemy, the Philistines, who defeated the Israelites, captured their Ark, drove them out of their homes, and took away their children to use or sell as slaves. Their power was broken. They separated from one another and were very disheartened.

Sai Annabi Sama'ila (a.s.) ya zo a tsakaninsu don ya kawo musu sauki. Suka nemi taimakon annabin wajen naɗa wani jarumin shugaba, sarki da za su haɗu a ƙarƙashin tutarsa, su yaƙi Filistiyawa. Annabi Sama'ila (a.s.), yana sane da raunin su, ya ce musu: "Ina tsoron cewa idan lokacin yaƙi ya zo, za ku ƙi yin yaƙin." Amma suka tabbatar masa cewa sun sha wulakanci isa, kuma yanzu suna shirye su yi yaƙi a hanyar Allah, ko da za su rasa rayukansu.

Then came Prophet Samuel (pbuh) among them to bring some relief. They asked the prophet's help in appointing a strong leader, a king under whose banner they could unite and fight the Philistines. Prophet Samuel (pbuh), knowing their weakness, told them: "I fear that when the time comes to fight you may refuse." But they assured him that they had suffered enough insults and were now ready to fight in the way of Allah, even if they lost their lives.

Annabi Sama'ila ya roki Allah ya ba shi shiriya. Allah ya yi masa wahayi cewa Ya zaɓi wani mutum, Sha'ul (Talut), ya zama sarkinsu. Annabin ya so ya san yadda zai gane sarkin nan mai zuwa. An gaya masa cewa Sha'ul zai zo wurinsa da kansa, kuma sai su mika masa ikon mulki, domin zai jagorance su a yaƙi da Filisɗiyawa.

Prophet Samuel prayed to Allah for guidance. Allah revealed to him that He had chosen one, Saul (Talut), to be their king. The prophet wanted to know how to recognize the future king. He was told that Saul would come to him by himself and that they should then hand over the control of kingdom to him, for he would lead them in battle against the Philistines.

Sha'ul yana da tsayi kuma yana da ƙarfi, mai ibada, kuma yana da hankali sosai. Ya rayu kuma yana aiki tare da mahaifinsa a gonarsu. Wata rana, an ɓata jakuna da yawa daga cikin nasu. Tare da bawansa, Sha'ul ya tafi neman su. Sun yi tafiya na kwanaki da yawa kuma sun gaji sosai. Sha'ul ya ce wa bawansa: "Bari mu koma maimakon haka, domin na tabbata mahaifina zai damu yanzu, kuma dole ne a kula da sauran dabbobin ma." Bawansa ya ba da shawarar cewa tunda sun riga sun shiga ƙasar Annabi Sama'ila, ya kamata su je wurinsa su tambaye shi game da jakunan da suka ɓace.

Saul was tall and sturdy, pious, and very intelligent. He lived and worked with his father on their farm. One day, several of their donkeys were lost. Accompanied by his servant, Saul went in search of them. They traveled for many days and were very tired. Saul said to his servant: "Let us rather go back, for I am sure that my father will be worried by now, and the other animals must also be cared for." His servant suggested that as they were already in the land of Samuel the prophet, they should go to him to inquire about the lost donkeys.

Saul ya amince, sai suka ci gaba da tafiya. A hanyarsu, suka tambayi hanya daga wasu 'yan mata da ke ɗauke da ruwa. An gaya musu su bi hanyar dutse. A nan, wani babban taro yana jiran Annabi Samuel. Lokacin da Saul ya hangi shi, nan take ya gane shi a matsayin annabi ta wurin mutanensa masu tsarki. Samuel shi ma ya gane Saul a matsayin sarkin da Allah ya zaɓa musu. Saul ya gai da annabin cikin girmamawa. Lokacin da ya tambaya game da jakunansa da suka ɓace, Samuel ya ce masa kada ya damu, jakunansa sun riga sun kan hanyar zuwa gonar mahaifinsa.

Saul agreed, and they carried on. On their way, they asked directions from some maidens carrying water. They were told to go in the direction of the mountain. Here, a vast crowd was waiting for the Prophet Samuel. When Saul set eyes on him, he instantly recognized him as a prophet by his holy men. Samuel also recognized Saul as the king that Allah had chosen for them. Saul greeted the prophet respectfully. When he asked about his missing donkeys, Samuel told him not to worry, his donkeys were already on their way to his fat's farm.

Daga nan ya gaya wa Shawulu cewa Allah ya zaɓe shi ya zama sarkin Banu Isra'ila. Aikinsa zai kasance ya riƙe harkokinsu, ya haɗa kansu ƙarƙashin tuta ɗaya, kuma ya kare su daga maƙiyansu. Idan ya aiwatar da umurnin Allah, za a ba shi nasara. Shawulu ya yi mamaki game da wannan girma kwatsam da aka ba shi. Haka kuma nauyi ne mai girma. Ya yi wa annabin korafi cewa shi mutumin kabilar Bunyamin ne, mafi ƙarancin sananne daga cikin kabilun Ya'aƙub; bai san komai game da shugabanci ko sarauta ba, kuma ba shi da dukiya. Samuila ya gaya masa cewa nufin Allah ne ya zama sarki, cewa ya gode wa Allah saboda alherinsa, kuma ya zama mai ƙarfi cikin imani.

Samuel ya riƙo hannun Shawulu, ya kai shi wurin Banu Isra'ila, amma suka dage kan a ba su alama kai tsaye daga Allah. Annabi Sama'ila ya umarce su su fita waje da birnin domin ganin alamar, suka kuwa yi haka.

Taking Saul by the hand, Samuel led him to the children of Israel, but they insisted on a direct sign from Allah. Prophet Samuel told them to go outside the city to see the sign, which they did.

Allah Mai girma da ɗaukaka ya saukar da cewa:

Almighty Allah revealed:

Shin ba ka yi tunani ba game da ƙungiyar Banu Isra'ila bayan (zamanin) Musa? Sa'ad da suka ce wa wani Annabi nasu: "Ka nada mana sarki, mu yi yaƙi a Hanyar Allah." Ya ce: "Shin, idan an wajabta muku yaƙi, za ku ƙi yin yaƙin?" Suka ce: "Me ya sa ba za mu yi yaƙi a Hanyar Allah ba, alhali kuwa an kore mu daga gidajenmu da 'ya'yanmu (an kama iyalanmu bayi)?" Amma sa'ad da aka umarce su da yaƙi, sai suka juya baya, sai wasu kaɗan daga cikinsu. Kuma Allah Masani ne ga azzalumai (masu bautar gumaka, da masu zalunci).

"Have you not thought about the group of children of Israel after (the time of ) Moses? When they said to a Prophet of theirs: "Appoint for us a king and we will fight in Allah's Way." He said: "Would you then refrain from fighting, if fighting was prescribed for you?" They said: "Why should we not fight in Allah's Way while we have been driven out of our homes and our children (families have been taken as captives)?" But when fighting was ordered for them, they turned away, all except a few of them. And Allah is All-Aware of the Zalimeen (polytheists, and wrongdoers).

Annabinsu (Samuel) ya ce musu: "Lalle Allah ya naɗa Dalut (Saul) ya zama sarki a kanku." Suka ce: "Yaya zai zama sarki a kanmu alhali mu ne suka fi shi cancanta da mulkin, kuma ba a ba shi isasshiyar dukiya ba?" Ya ce: "Lalle Allah ya zaɓe shi a kanku, kuma ya ƙara masa yawan ilimi da ƙwarin jiki. Allah yana bai wa wanda ya ga dama mulkinsa. Allah Mai yalwa ne, Masani ne." Annabinsu (Samuel) ya ce musu:

And their Prophet (Samuel) said to them: "Indeed Allah has appointed Saul as a king over you." They said: "How can he be a king over us when we are better fitted than him for the kingdom, and he has not been given enough wealth." He said: "Verily, Allah has chosen him above you and has increased him abundantly in knowledge and stature. And Allah grants His Kingdom to whom He wills. And Allah is All-Sufficient for His creatures' needs, All-Knower." And their Prophet (Samuel) said to them:

Shin, ba ka yi tunani ba game da jama'ar Banu Isra'ila bayan (zamanin) Musa? Sa'ad da suka ce wa wani Annabi nasu, "Ka naɗa mana sarki, mu kuma mu yi yaƙi a hanyar Allah." Ya ce, "Shin, idan an wajabta muku yaƙi, za ku ƙi yin yaƙin?" Suka ce, "Me zai hana mu yi yaƙi a hanyar Allah, alhali kuwa an kore mu daga gidajenmu da 'ya'yanmu (an kama iyalanmu bayi)?" To amma sa'ad da aka umarce su da yaƙi, sai suka juya baya, sai wasu kaɗan daga cikinsu. Allah kuwa Masani ne game da azzalumai (masu shirka da masu zalunci).

Sa'ad da Dalut ya fita da runduna, ya ce: "Lalle ne Allah zai jarraba ku da wani kogi. Saboda haka duk wanda ya sha daga gare shi, ba ya tare da ni, kuma duk wanda bai ɗanɗana shi ba, to yana tare da ni, sai dai wanda ya ɗauki ruwa da hannunsa." Amma duk suka sha daga gare shi, sai ƙalilan daga cikinsu. Sa'ad da ya ƙetare shi (kogin), shi da waɗanda suka yi imani tare da shi, suka ce: "Ba mu da ƙarfi a yau game da Jalut da rundunarsa." Amma waɗanda suka sani da tabbaci cewa za su gamu da Ubangijinsu, sun ce: "Sau nawa ƙaramar ƙungiya ta yi nasara a kan babbar runduna da izinin Allah?" Kuma Allah yana tare da masu haƙuri.

Then when Saul set out with the army, he said:"Verily! Allah will try you by a river. So whoever drinks thereof, he is not of me, and whoever tastes it not, he is of me, except him who takes thereof in the hollow of his hand." Yet, they drank thereof, all, except a few of them. So when he had crossed it (the river), he and those who believed with him, they said: "We have no power on this day against Goliath and his hosts." But those who knew with certainty that they were to meet their Lord, said: "How often a small group overcame a mighty host by Allah's Leave?" And Allah is with the patient.

Sa'ad da suka ci gaba don haɗuwa da Goliath da rundunarsa, sai suka roƙa:

And when they advanced to meet Goliath and his forces, they invoked:

Sa'ad da Dalut ya fita da runduna, ya ce: "Lalle Allah zai jarraba ku da wani kogi. Saboda haka duk wanda ya sha daga cikinsa, ba ya tare da ni, kuma duk wanda bai ɗanɗana shi ba, to yana tare da ni, sai dai wanda ya ɗebi ruwa kaɗan da hannunsa." Amma sun sha daga cikinsa, sai kaɗan daga cikinsu. Da ya ketare shi, shi da waɗanda suka yi imani tare da shi, suka ce: "Ba mu da ƙarfi a yau game da Jalut da rundunarsa." Amma waɗanda suka sani da tabbaci cewa za su haɗu da Ubangijinsu, suka ce: "Sau nawa ƙaramar ƙungiya ta yi galaba a kan babbar runduna da izinin Allah?" Kuma Allah yana tare da Masu haƙuri (As-Sabirin, da sauransu).

"Then when TalÛt (Saul) set out with the army, he said: "Verily! AllÂh will try you by a river. So whoever drinks thereof, he is not of me, and whoever tastes it not, he is of me, except him who takes (thereof) in the hollow of his hand." Yet, they drank thereof, all, except a few of them. So when he had crossed it (the river), he and those who believed with him, they said: "We have no power this day against JalÛt (Goliath) and his hosts." But those who knew with certainty that they were to meet their Lord, said: "How often a small group overcame a mighty host by AllÂh's Leave?" And AllÂh is with As-SÂbirin (the patient ones, etc.).

Sa'ad da suka ci gaba don haɗuwa da Jalut (Goliath) da rundunarsa, sai suka roƙi cewa: "Ya Ubangijinmu! Ka zuba mana haƙuri, ka kuma sa mu yi nasara a kan mutane kafirai."

Saul ya fara shirya rundunarsa da imani mai karfi da hikima. Ya umarci cewa mazan da babu nauyin da ya rataya a wuyansu ne kawai su shiga. Wadanda ke ginin gidaje, mazan da ke shirin yin aure da wadanda ke aiki da kasuwanci ba za su shiga ba.

Saul set about organizing his army with strong faith and wisdom. He ordered that only men free from responsibilities should join. Those engaged in building homes, men who were about to be married and those occupied with business should not join.

Bayan ya kafa runduna mai horo mai kyau, sai ya yanke shawarar gwada su. Ya gaya musu cewa a hanya za su wuce wani kogi, inda ya kamata su sha ruwa har su kashe ƙishirwarsu, amma kada su sha fiye da haka. Abin takaici a gare shi, ya gano cewa mafi yawansu sun sha ruwa fiye da yadda ya kamata. Ya sallame su saboda rashin biyayya, ya kuma riƙe kaɗan ne kawai daga cikin waɗanda suka yi masa biyayya, domin su ne suka tabbatar da gaskiyarsu. Wannan ya haifar da rarrabuwa a cikin rundunar, amma bai damu ba. Ya yi imani da inganci ba adadi ba; ya fi kyau ƙaramar ƙungiyar muminai masu gaskiya wadda zai iya dogara da ita, da a ce babbar runduna ce ta mutane marasa aminci.

After establishing a well-trained army, he decided to put them to the test. He told them that along the route they would pass a river where they should drink enough water to quench their thirst but not more than that. To his disappointment, he discovered the majority of them drank more water than they should have. He discharged them for disobedience and kept only the few who had obeyed him, as they were the ones who proved their sincerity. This resulted in a split in the army, but he was not bothered. He believed in quality and not numbers; better a small band of true believers he could rely on than a huge army of unreliable men.

Sojojin Sawulu sun ga abokan gābansu a gefen kogin. Abokan gābansu sun bayyana da ƙarfin jiki kuma suna dauke da makamai masu kyau fiye da nasu. Jagoransu shi ne jarumi mai ƙarfi Jalut (Galut), wanda aka sani da babban jikinsa da ƙarfin gwiwa mai tsanani. Sojoji da yawa daga cikin sojojin Sawulu sun gudu da zarar sun ga wannan rundunar mai ƙarfi. Ƙaramar ƙungiyar da ta rage ta shirya yin yaƙi, ko menene sakamakon, domin sun ji cewa a baya an sha samun lokuta da yawa da Allah ya sa ƙaramar runduna ta ci babbar runduna.

Saul's men sighted the enemy on the other side of the river. Their opponents appeared physically strong and were armed with better weapons. They were led by the mighty warrior Goliath (Galut), known for his huge build and brute strength. A great number of Saul's men ran away on seeing this strong force. The small band that remained was willing to fight, whatever the outcome, for they had heard that there had been many incidents in the past in which Allah had caused a small force to defeat a larger one.