Translations
Modern
Now Saul and Jonathan his son and the troops with them were staying in Geba of Benjamin, while the Philistines camped at Michmash.
Traditional
And Saul, and Jonathan his son, and the people that were present with them, abode in Gibeah of Benjamin: but the Philistines encamped in Michmash.
Literal
And Saul and Jonathan his son and the people present with them remained in Geba of Benjamin. And the Philistines encamped in Michmash.
Latin
Et Saul et Jonathas filius ejus, populusque qui inventus fuerat cum eis, erat in Gabaa Benjamin: porro Philisthiim consederant in Machmas.
Original
Hebrew
English
Now Saul and Jonathan his son and the troops with them were staying in Geba of Benjamin, while the Philistines camped at Michmash.
Notes
Theme notes and profiles
Events
- Reign of Saulc. 1095 BC
People
Benjamin: Youngest son of Jacob and Rachel Jonathan: Eldest son of King Saul and friend of David Saul: First king of Israel, anointed by Samuel
Places
Geba: A Levitical city in Benjamin Michmash: A town in Benjamin; site of Saul's camp and Jonathan's victory Philistia: An ancient people and region in Canaan
Glossary
Bethel (Place), Bethelite Geba Michmash Samuel, Books of First and Second Saul
Topics
Jonathan: Son of Saul: Victory of, Over the Philistine Garrison of Geba