1 Samuel 13:19

Translations

Modern

And no blacksmith could be found in all the land of Israel, because the Philistines had said, “The Hebrews must not be allowed to make swords or spears.”

Traditional

Now there was no smith found throughout all the land of Israel: for the Philistines said, Lest the Hebrews make them swords or spears:

Literal

And there was no blacksmith to be found throughout all the land of Israel, for the Philistines said, “Lest the Hebrews make swords or spears.”

Latin

Porro faber ferrarius non inveniebatur in omni terra Israël: caverant enim Philisthiim, ne forte facerent Hebræi gladium aut lanceam.

Original

Hebrew

English

And no blacksmith could be found in all the land of Israel, because the Philistines had said, “The Hebrews must not be allowed to make swords or spears.”

Notes

1 Samuel 13:19–22

no blacksmith: The Philistines prevented the Israelites from having weapons by controlling all the iron needed to make them. Iron technology was new in Canaan. It likely developed in the Aegean region and was brought to Canaan by seafaring people, like the Philistines.

Theme notes and profiles

Jonathan Samuel Saul The Philistines

Events

Reign of Saul

Related verses

2 Kings 24:14
He carried into exile all Jerusalem—all the commanders and mighty men of valor, all the craftsmen and metalsmiths—ten thousand captives in all. Only the poorest people of the land remained.
Jeremiah 24:1
After Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon had carried away Jeconiah son of Jehoiakim king of Judah, as well as the officials of Judah and the craftsmen and metalsmiths from Jerusalem, and had brought them to Babylon, the LORD showed me two baskets of figs placed in front of the temple of the LORD.
Judges 5:8
When they chose new gods, then war came to their gates. Not a shield or spear was found among forty thousand in Israel.
Isaiah 54:16
Behold, I have created the craftsman who fans the coals into flame and forges a weapon fit for its task; and I have created the destroyer to wreak havoc.

People

Hebrews: An ethnic group descended from Abraham Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes

Places

Philistia: An ancient people and region in Canaan

Glossary

Bethel (Place), Bethelite David Minerals and Metals Palestine Philistia, Philistines Samuel, Books of First and Second Saul Smith Song of Deborah Sword

Topics

Agriculture: Facts About Arts of The: Blacksmith Canaan: Land of Called the Land of Israel Holy Land: Called: Land of Israel Iron: Made Into: Weapons of War Iron: Working In, a Trade Israel: A Name Given to the Descendants of Jacob, a Nation: Etc Military Arms of Conquered Nations Taken Away to Prevent Rebellion Smith: The Philistines Spear: The Israelites: Acquainted with the Making of The Philistines: Invaded the Land of Israel with a Great Army The Sword: Hebrews Early Acquainted with Making of

1 Samuel 13:19

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