Verse 18

1 Samuel 14:18

New Living Translation

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18 Then Saul shouted to Ahijah, “Bring the ephod here!” For at that time Ahijah was wearing the ephod in front of the Israelites.

Original Language Text

hebrew

וַ/יֹּ֤אמֶר שָׁאוּל֙ לַֽ/אֲחִיָּ֔ה הַגִּ֖ישָׁ/ה אֲר֣וֹן הָ/אֱלֹהִ֑ים כִּֽי הָיָ֞ה אֲר֧וֹן הָ/אֱלֹהִ֛ים בַּ/יּ֥וֹם הַ/ה֖וּא וּ/בְנֵ֥י יִשְׂרָאֵֽל

English Translation

And Saul said to Ahijah, "Bring near the Ark of God, for the Ark of God was with the Israelites on that day."

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Chapter 14 Context

1 One day Jonathan said to his armor bearer, “Come on, let’s go over to where the Philistines have the... Focus ↗

2 Meanwhile, Saul and his 600 men were camped on the outskirts of Gibeah, around the pomegranate tree... Focus ↗

3 Among Saul’s men was Ahijah the priest, who was wearing the ephod, the priestly vest. Ahijah was the... Focus ↗

4 To reach the Philistine outpost, Jonathan had to go down between two rocky cliffs that were called B... Focus ↗

5 The cliff on the north was in front of Micmash, and the one on the south was in front of Geba. Focus ↗

6 “Let’s go across to the outpost of those pagans,” Jonathan said to his armor bearer. “Perhaps the LO... Focus ↗

7 “Do what you think is best,” the armor bearer replied. “I’m with you completely, whatever you decide... Focus ↗

8 “All right, then,” Jonathan told him. “We will cross over and let them see us. Focus ↗

9 If they say to us, ‘Stay where you are or we’ll kill you,’ then we will stop and not go up to them. Focus ↗

10 But if they say, ‘Come on up and fight,’ then we will go up. That will be the LORD’s sign that he wi... Focus ↗

11 When the Philistines saw them coming, they shouted, “Look! The Hebrews are crawling out of their hol... Focus ↗

12 Then the men from the outpost shouted to Jonathan, “Come on up here, and we’ll teach you a lesson!”... Focus ↗

13 So they climbed up using both hands and feet, and the Philistines fell before Jonathan, and his armo... Focus ↗

14 They killed some twenty men in all, and their bodies were scattered over about half an acre. Focus ↗

15 Suddenly, panic broke out in the Philistine army, both in the camp and in the field, including even... Focus ↗

16 Saul’s lookouts in Gibeah of Benjamin saw a strange sight — the vast army of Philistines began to me... Focus ↗

17 “Call the roll and find out who’s missing,” Saul ordered. And when they checked, they found that Jon... Focus ↗

18 Then Saul shouted to Ahijah, “Bring the ephod here!” For at that time Ahijah was wearing the ephod i...

19 But while Saul was talking to the priest, the confusion in the Philistine camp grew louder and loude... Focus ↗

20 Then Saul and all his men rushed out to the battle and found the Philistines killing each other. The... Focus ↗

21 Even the Hebrews who had previously gone over to the Philistine army revolted and joined in with Sau... Focus ↗

22 Likewise, the men of Israel who were hiding in the hill country of Ephraim joined the chase when the... Focus ↗

23 So the LORD saved Israel that day, and the battle continued to rage even beyond Beth-aven. Focus ↗

24 Now the men of Israel were pressed to exhaustion that day, because Saul had placed them under an oat... Focus ↗

25 even though they had all found honeycomb on the ground in the forest. Focus ↗

26 They didn’t dare touch the honey because they all feared the oath they had taken. Focus ↗

27 But Jonathan had not heard his father’s command, and he dipped the end of his stick into a piece of... Focus ↗

28 But one of the men saw him and said, “Your father made the army take a strict oath that anyone who e... Focus ↗

29 “My father has made trouble for us all!” Jonathan exclaimed. “A command like that only hurts us. See... Focus ↗

30 If the men had been allowed to eat freely from the food they found among our enemies, think how many... Focus ↗

31 They chased and killed the Philistines all day from Micmash to Aijalon, growing more and more faint. Focus ↗

32 That evening they rushed for the battle plunder and butchered the sheep, goats, cattle, and calves,... Focus ↗

33 Someone reported to Saul, “Look, the men are sinning against the LORD by eating meat that still has... Focus ↗

34 Then go out among the troops and tell them, ‘Bring the cattle, sheep, and goats here to me. Kill the... Focus ↗

35 Then Saul built an altar to the LORD; it was the first of the altars he built to the LORD. Focus ↗

36 Then Saul said, “Let’s chase the Philistines all night and plunder them until sunrise. Let’s destroy... Focus ↗

37 So Saul asked God (Elohim), “Should we go after the Philistines? Will you help us defeat them?” But... Focus ↗

38 Then Saul said to the leaders, “Something’s wrong! I want all my army commanders to come here. We mu... Focus ↗

39 I vow by the name of the LORD who rescued Israel that the sinner will surely die, even if it is my o... Focus ↗

40 Then Saul said, “Jonathan and I will stand over here, and all of you stand over there.” And the peop... Focus ↗

41 Then Saul prayed, “O LORD, God (Elohim) of Israel, please show us who is guilty and who is innocent.... Focus ↗

42 Then Saul said, “Now cast lots again and choose between me and Jonathan.” And Jonathan was shown to... Focus ↗

43 “Tell me what you have done,” Saul demanded of Jonathan. “I tasted a little honey,” Jonathan admitte... Focus ↗

44 “Yes, Jonathan,” Saul said, “you must die! May God (Elohim) strike me and even kill me if you do not... Focus ↗

45 But the people broke in and said to Saul, “Jonathan has won this great victory for Israel. Should he... Focus ↗

46 Then Saul called back the army from chasing the Philistines, and the Philistines returned home. Focus ↗

47 Now when Saul had secured his grasp on Israel’s throne, he fought against his enemies in every direc... Focus ↗

48 He performed great deeds and conquered the Amalekites, saving Israel from all those who had plundere... Focus ↗

49 Saul’s sons included Jonathan, Ishbosheth, and Malkishua. He also had two daughters: Merab, who was... Focus ↗

50 Saul’s wife was Ahinoam, the daughter of Ahimaaz. The commander of Saul’s army was Abner, the son of... Focus ↗

51 Saul’s father, Kish, and Abner’s father, Ner, were both sons of Abiel. Focus ↗

52 The Israelites fought constantly with the Philistines throughout Saul’s lifetime. So whenever Saul o... Focus ↗

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Book: 1 Samuel
Chapter: Chapter 14 (52 verses)
Version: New Living Translation

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