Translations
Modern
Then Saul gave up his pursuit of the Philistines, and the Philistines returned to their own land.
Traditional
Then Saul went up from following the Philistines: and the Philistines went to their own place.
Literal
And Saul returned from pursuing the Philistines, and the Philistines went to their own place.
Latin
Recessitque Saul, nec persecutus est Philisthiim: porro Philisthiim abierunt in loca sua.
Original
Hebrew
English
Then Saul gave up his pursuit of the Philistines, and the Philistines returned to their own land.
Notes
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.
Events
People
Saul: First king of Israel, anointed by Samuel
Places
Philistia: An ancient people and region in Canaan