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1 Samuel 14

1 Samuel 14:2

Jonathan’s Victory over the Philistines · 1 Samuel 14:1–23
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Translations

Modern
Meanwhile, Saul was staying under the pomegranate tree in Migron on the outskirts of Gibeah. And the troops who were with him numbered about six hundred men,
Traditional
And Saul tarried in the uttermost part of Gibeah under a pomegranate tree which is in Migron: and the people that were with him were about six hundred men;
Literal
And Saul was sitting in the outskirts of Gibeah under the pomegranate tree that is in Migron, and the people who were with him, about six hundred men.
Latin
Porro Saul morabatur in extrema parte Gabaa sub malogranato, quæ erat in Magron: et erat populus cum eo quasi sexcentorum virorum.

Original

Hebrew
English
Meanwhile, Saul was staying under the pomegranate tree in Migron on the outskirts of Gibeah. And the troops who were with him numbered about six hundred men,

Notes

1 Samuel 14:2

staying under: Saul does nothing while Jonathan takes action (see also 1 Samuel 22:6).

1 Samuel 14:1–15

Jonathan again fought in his father's battles (see also 1 Samuel 13:2–4; 31).

1 Samuel 14:1–52

Saul's actions in this chapter further support his removal as king (1 Samuel 13:8–14; see also 15). Saul was estranged from both Samuel and his brave son Jonathan. 1 Samuel 14 foreshadows Jonathan's important role in the shift from Saul's rule to David's.

Theme notes and profiles

Jonathan Samuel Saul The Philistines

Events

People

Saul: First king of Israel, anointed by Samuel

Places

Gibeah: A city of Benjamin, associated with Saul and atrocities Migron: A place near Gibeah where Saul camped

Glossary

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

Topics

Jonathan: Son of Saul: Victory of, Over the Philistines at Michmash Migron: Saul Encamps Near, Under a Pomegranate Tree Pomegranate: Abounded in the Land of Canaan Saul: King of Israel: Lives at Gibeah of Saul The Philistines: Jonathan and his Armour-Bearer Smote a Garrison of, at The The Pomegranate-Tree: The Jews: Often Dwelt Under Shade of