1 Samuel 14
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1 Samuel 14:15-20

15Then panic struck the Philistines in the camp, in the field, and among all the people. Even those in the outposts and raiding parties trembled. Indeed, the earth quaked, and panic spread from God.1

16Now when Saul’s watchmen at Gibeah in Benjamin looked and saw the troops melting away and scattering in every direction,2 17Saul said to the troops who were with him, “Call the roll and see who has left us.”

And when they had called the roll, they saw that Jonathan and his armor-bearer were not there.

18Then Saul said to Ahijah, “Bring the ark of God.” (For at that time it was with the Israelites.)3 19While Saul was talking to the priest, the commotion in the Philistine camp continued to increase. So Saul said to the priest, “Withdraw your hand.”

20Then Saul and all his troops assembled and marched to the battle, and they found the Philistines in total confusion, with each man wielding the sword against his neighbor.

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Notes

  1. 1. 1 Samuel 14:15 Or and a terrible panic spread ↩
  2. 2. 1 Samuel 14:16 Or melting away and going here and there ↩
  3. 3. 1 Samuel 14:18 Hebrew; LXX “Bring the ephod.” For at that time he wore the ephod before the Israelites. ↩

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