1 Samuel 13:3

Translations

Modern

Then Jonathan attacked the Philistine outpost at Geba, and the Philistines heard about it. So Saul blew the ram’s horn throughout the land, saying, “Let the Hebrews hear!”

Traditional

And Jonathan smote the garrison of the Philistines that was in Geba, and the Philistines heard of it. And Saul blew the trumpet throughout all the land, saying, Let the Hebrews hear.

Literal

And Jonathan struck the garrison of the Philistines that was in Geba, and the Philistines heard of it. And Saul blew upon a shofar throughout all the land, saying, “Let the Hebrews hear.”

Latin

Et percussit Jonathas stationem Philisthinorum quæ erat in Gabaa. Quod cum audissent Philisthiim, Saul cecinit buccina in omni terra, dicens: Audiant Hebræi.

Original

Hebrew

English

Then Jonathan attacked the Philistine outpost at Geba, and the Philistines heard about it. So Saul blew the ram’s horn throughout the land, saying, “Let the Hebrews hear!”

Notes

1 Samuel 13:3

Geba was situated between Jonathan’s forces at Gibeah and Saul’s forces at Michmash. A deep gorge (a steep, narrow valley) separated Geba and Michmash (see 1 Samuel 13:23; 14:5).
The ram’s horn (shofar in Hebrew) was used to send signals, such as gathering an army (Judges 3:27). For other uses, see Leviticus 25:9; 2 Samuel 6:15; 15:10; 18:16; 20:1; Hosea 5:8; Joel 2:15.
Non-Israelites often used the term Hebrews in a disrespectful way (see 1 Samuel 14:11; 29:3; see also Genesis 39:14; 43:32). Saul might have used it to bring pride to their identity.

1 Samuel 13:1–16:13

Saul lost power through three key events, similar to how he gained it (see study note on 1 Samuel 9:1–11:15):

He offered the sacrifices himself instead of waiting for Samuel (1 Samuel 13:1–14);
he made a hasty oath that endangered Jonathan's life (1 Samuel 14:1–46); and
he disobeyed God by not destroying the Amalekites and their possessions (1 Samuel 15:1–35).

Theme notes and profiles

Jonathan Samuel Saul

Events

Reign of Saul

Related verses

1 Samuel 10:5
After that you will come to Gibeah of God, where the Philistines have an outpost. As you approach the city, you will meet a group of prophets coming down from the high place, preceded by harps, tambourines, flutes, and lyres, and they will be prophesying.
Judges 3:27
On arriving in Seirah, he blew the ram’s horn throughout the hill country of Ephraim. The Israelites came down with him from the hills, and he became their leader.
Judges 6:34
So the Spirit of the LORD came upon Gideon, who blew the ram’s horn and rallied the Abiezrites behind him.
Joshua 21:17
And from the tribe of Benjamin they gave them Gibeon, Geba,
Joshua 18:24
Chephar-ammoni, Ophni, and Geba—twelve cities, along with their villages.
1 Samuel 13:16
Now Saul and Jonathan his son and the troops with them were staying in Geba of Benjamin, while the Philistines camped at Michmash.
Isaiah 10:29
They have crossed at the ford: “We will spend the night at Geba.” Ramah trembles; Gibeah of Saul flees.
2 Samuel 2:28
So Joab blew the ram’s horn, and all the troops stopped; they no longer pursued Israel or continued to fight.
Zechariah 14:10
All the land from Geba to Rimmon south of Jerusalem will be turned into a plain, but Jerusalem will be raised up and will remain in her place, from the Benjamin Gate to the site of the First Gate to the Corner Gate, and from the Tower of Hananel to the royal winepresses.
2 Samuel 23:14
At that time David was in the stronghold, and the garrison of the Philistines was at Bethlehem.
2 Samuel 20:1
Now a worthless man named Sheba son of Bichri, a Benjamite, happened to be there, and he blew the ram’s horn and shouted: “We have no share in David, no inheritance in Jesse’s son. Every man to his tent, O Israel!”
1 Samuel 14:1–6
One day Jonathan son of Saul said to the young man bearing his armor, “Come, let us cross over to the Philistine outpost on the other side.” But Jonathan did not tell his father.

People

Hebrews: An ethnic group descended from Abraham 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 Philistia: An ancient people and region in Canaan

Glossary

Bethel (Place), Bethelite Geba Jonathan Philistia, Philistines Samuel, Books of First and Second

Topics

Armies: Rendezvous of Sounding a Trumpet Garrison: A Military Camp Geba: A City of the Tribe of Benjamin, Assigned to the Sons of Aaron Israel: A Name Given to the Descendants of Jacob, a Nation: Etc Jonathan: Son of Saul: Victory of, Over the Philistine Garrison of Geba The Philistines: Jonathan Smote a Garrison of, at Geba and Provoked Them Trumpet: To Summon Soldiers by Saul

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