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class="clickchap2" title="Lexicon"> Heb </a> </div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/14.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/1_samuel/14.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />When all the Israelites who had hidden in the hill country of Ephraim heard that the Philistines were on the run, they joined the battle in hot pursuit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_samuel/14.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Likewise, the men of Israel who were hiding in the hill country of Ephraim joined the chase when they saw the Philistines running away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_samuel/14.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Likewise, when all the men of Israel who had hidden themselves in the hill country of Ephraim heard that the Philistines were fleeing, they too followed hard after them in the battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/14.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />When all the Israelites who had been hiding in the hill country of Ephraim heard that the Philistines were fleeing, they also joined the battle in close pursuit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/14.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Likewise all the men of Israel which had hid themselves in mount Ephraim, <i>when</i> they heard that the Philistines fled, even they also followed hard after them in the battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/14.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Likewise all the men of Israel who had hidden in the mountains of Ephraim, <i>when</i> they heard that the Philistines fled, they also followed hard after them in the battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/14.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />When all the men of Israel who had kept themselves hidden in the hill country of Ephraim heard that the Philistines had fled, they also closely pursued them in the battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/14.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />When all the men of Israel who had hidden themselves in the hill country of Ephraim heard that the Philistines had fled, even they also pursued them closely in the battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/14.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />When all the men of Israel who had hidden themselves in the hill country of Ephraim heard that the Philistines had fled, even they also pursued them closely in the battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_samuel/14.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Now all the men of Israel who had hidden themselves in the hill country of Ephraim heard that the Philistines had fled, and they pursued them closely in the battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_samuel/14.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />When all the men of Israel who had hidden themselves in the hill country of Ephraim heard that the Philistines had fled, they too pursued them closely in the battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_samuel/14.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When all the Israelite men who had been hiding in the hill country of Ephraim heard that the Philistines were fleeing, they also joined Saul and Jonathan in the battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/14.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When all the Israelite men who had been hiding in the hill country of Ephraim heard that the Philistines were fleeing, they also joined Saul and Jonathan in the battle. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_samuel/14.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Likewise all the men of Israel that had hid themselves in the hill-country of Ephraim, when they heard that the Philistines fled, even they also followed hard after them in the battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_samuel/14.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Many Israelites had been hiding in the hill country of Ephraim. And when they heard that the Philistines were running away, they came out of hiding and joined in chasing the Philistines. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_samuel/14.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Likewise all the men of Israel which had hid themselves in the hill country of Ephraim, when they heard that the Philistines fled, even they also followed hard after them in the battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_samuel/14.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />When all the men of Israel who had been hiding in the mountains of Ephraim heard that the Philistines were fleeing, they also pursued the Philistines in battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_samuel/14.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Others, who had been hiding in the hills of Ephraim, heard that the Philistines were running away, so they also joined in and attacked the Philistines, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_samuel/14.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />All the Israelis who had been hiding in the hill country of Ephraim heard that the Philistines were fleeing, and even they pursued the Philistines in the battle. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_samuel/14.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />When all the Israelites who had been hiding in the hill country of Ephraim heard that the Philistines were fleeing, they also joined the battle in close pursuit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_samuel/14.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />When all the Israelites who had hidden themselves in the hill country of Ephraim heard that the Philistines had fled, they too pursued them in battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_samuel/14.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Likewise all the men of Israel who had hidden themselves in the hill country of Ephraim, when they heard that the Philistines fled, even they also followed closely after them in the battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_samuel/14.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Likewise all the men of Israel who had hid themselves in mount Ephraim, when they heard that the Philistines fled, even they also followed hard after them in the battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_samuel/14.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Likewise all the men of Israel who had hidden themselves in the hill country of Ephraim, when they heard that the Philistines fled, even they also followed hard after them in the battle. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_samuel/14.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and all the men of Israel, who are hiding themselves in the hill-country of Ephraim, have heard that the Philistines have fled, and they pursue—even they—after them in battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_samuel/14.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and all the men of Israel, who are hiding themselves in the hill-country of Ephraim, have heard that the Philistines have fled, and they pursue -- even they -- after them in battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_samuel/14.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And every man of Israel being hid in mount Ephraim, heard that the rovers fled, and they will cleave together, also they after them in the battle.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_samuel/14.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And all the Israelites that had hid themselves in mount Ephraim, hearing that the Philistines fled, joined themselves with their countrymen in the fight. And there were with Saul about ten thousand men. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/14.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Likewise, all the Israelites who had hidden themselves on mount Ephraim, hearing that the Philistines had fled, joined themselves with their own in the battle. And there were with Saul about ten thousand men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_samuel/14.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Likewise, all the Israelites who were hiding in the hill country of Ephraim, hearing that the Philistines were fleeing, kept after them in the battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/14.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Likewise, when all the Israelites who had gone into hiding in the hill country of Ephraim heard that the Philistines were fleeing, they too followed closely after them in the battle.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_samuel/14.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Likewise all the men of Israel who had hid themselves in mount Ephraim, when they heard that the Philistines fled before the Israelites, even they armed themselves and followed hard after them in the battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/14.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And all the men of Israel who hid in the mountain of Aphreim heard that the Philistines had fled from before the sons of Israel, and they armed themselves also after them for battle<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_samuel/14.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Likewise all the men of Israel that had hid themselves in the hill-country of Ephraim, when they heard that the Philistines fled, even they also followed hard after them in the battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_samuel/14.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And all the Israelites who were hidden in mount Ephraim heard also that the Philistines fled; and they also gather themselves after them to battle: and the Lord saved Israel in that day; and the war passed through Bamoth; and all the people with Saul were about ten thousand men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_samuel/14-22.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/H8oQfYUMRZg?start=3617" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/14.htm">Jonathan's Victory over the Philistines</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">21</span>And the Hebrews who had previously gone up into the surrounding camps of the Philistines now went over to the Israelites who were with Saul and Jonathan. <span class="reftext">22</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: wə·ḵōl (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">When all</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">the Israelites</a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: ’îš (N-msc) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2244.htm" title="2244: ham·miṯ·ḥab·bə·’îm (Art:: V-Hitpael-Prtcpl-mp) -- To withdraw, hide. A primitive root; to secrete.">who had been hiding</a> <a href="/hebrew/2022.htm" title="2022: bə·har- (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- Mountain, hill, hill country. A shortened form of harar; a mountain or range of hills.">in the hill country</a> <a href="/hebrew/669.htm" title="669: ’ep̄·ra·yim (N-proper-ms) -- Dual of masculine form of 'Ephraath; double fruit; Ephrajim, a son of Joseph; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory.">of Ephraim</a> <a href="/hebrew/8085.htm" title="8085: šā·mə·‘ū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To hear. A primitive root; to hear intelligently.">heard</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">that</a> <a href="/hebrew/6430.htm" title="6430: pə·liš·tîm (N-proper-mp) -- Inhab. of Philistia. Patrial from Plesheth; a Pelishtite or inhabitant of Pelesheth.">the Philistines</a> <a href="/hebrew/5127.htm" title="5127: nā·sū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To flee, escape. A primitive root; to flit, i.e. Vanish away.">were fleeing,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1992.htm" title="1992: hêm·māh (Pro-3mp) -- They. Or hemmah; masculine plural from halak; they.">they</a> <a href="/hebrew/310.htm" title="310: ’a·ḥă·rê·hem (Prep:: 3mp) -- The hind or following part. From 'achar; properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1571.htm" title="1571: ḡam- (Conj) -- Also, moreover, yea. ">also</a> <a href="/hebrew/1692.htm" title="1692: way·yaḏ·bə·qū (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To cling, cleave, keep close. A primitive root; properly, to impinge, i.e. Cling or adhere; figuratively, to catch by pursuit.">joined</a> <a href="/hebrew/4421.htm" title="4421: bam·mil·ḥā·māh (Prep-b, Art:: N-fs) -- A battle, war. From lacham; a battle; generally, war.">Saul and Jonathan in the battle.</a> </span><span class="reftext">23</span>So the LORD saved Israel that day, and the battle moved on beyond Beth-aven.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/7-23.htm">Judges 7:23</a></span><br />Then the men of Israel were called out from Naphtali, Asher, and all Manasseh, and they pursued the Midianites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/13-6.htm">1 Samuel 13:6-7</a></span><br />Seeing that they were in danger because their troops were hard-pressed, the men of Israel hid in caves and thickets, among the rocks, and in cellars and cisterns. / Some Hebrews even crossed the Jordan into the land of Gad and Gilead. Saul, however, remained at Gilgal, and all his troops were quaking in fear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/7-15.htm">2 Kings 7:15-16</a></span><br />And they tracked them as far as the Jordan, and indeed, the whole way was littered with the clothing and equipment the Arameans had thrown off in haste. So the scouts returned and told the king. / Then the people went out and plundered the camp of the Arameans. It was then that a seah of fine flour sold for a shekel, and two seahs of barley sold for a shekel, according to the word of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/17-52.htm">1 Samuel 17:52</a></span><br />Then the men of Israel and Judah charged forward with a shout and pursued the Philistines to the entrance of Gath and to the gates of Ekron. And the bodies of the Philistines were strewn along the Shaaraim road to Gath and Ekron.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/20-17.htm">2 Chronicles 20:17</a></span><br />You need not fight this battle. Take up your positions, stand firm, and see the salvation of the LORD on your behalf, O Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid or discouraged. Go out and face them tomorrow, for the LORD is with you.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/20-22.htm">2 Chronicles 20:22-23</a></span><br />The moment they began their shouts and praises, the LORD set ambushes against the men of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir who had come against Judah, and they were defeated. / The Ammonites and Moabites rose up against the inhabitants of Mount Seir, devoting them to destruction. And when they had finished off the inhabitants of Seir, they helped to destroy one another.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/10-19.htm">Joshua 10:19</a></span><br />But you, do not stop there. Pursue your enemies and attack them from behind. Do not let them reach their cities, for the LORD your God has delivered them into your hand.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/6-2.htm">Judges 6:2</a></span><br />and the hand of Midian prevailed against Israel. Because of the Midianites, the Israelites prepared shelters for themselves in the mountains, caves, and strongholds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/23-13.htm">1 Samuel 23:13</a></span><br />Then David and his men, about six hundred strong, set out and departed from Keilah, moving from place to place. When Saul was told that David had escaped from Keilah, he declined to go forth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/30-8.htm">1 Samuel 30:8</a></span><br />and David inquired of the LORD: “Should I pursue these raiders? Will I overtake them?” “Pursue them,” the LORD replied, “for you will surely overtake them and rescue the captives.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/5-24.htm">2 Samuel 5:24</a></span><br />As soon as you hear the sound of marching in the tops of the balsam trees, move quickly, because this will mean that the LORD has gone out before you to strike the camp of the Philistines.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/3-18.htm">2 Kings 3:18-19</a></span><br />This is a simple matter in the sight of the LORD, and He will also deliver the Moabites into your hand. / And you shall attack every fortified city and every city of importance. You shall cut down every good tree, stop up every spring, and ruin every good field with stones.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/10-4.htm">Isaiah 10:4</a></span><br />Nothing will remain but to crouch among the captives or fall among the slain. Despite all this, His anger is not turned away; His hand is still upraised.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/28-5.htm">Isaiah 28:5-6</a></span><br />On that day the LORD of Hosts will be a crown of glory, a diadem of splendor to the remnant of His people, / a spirit of justice to him who sits in judgment, and a strength to those who repel the onslaught at the gate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/11-34.htm">Hebrews 11:34</a></span><br />quenched the raging fire, and escaped the edge of the sword; who gained strength from weakness, became mighty in battle, and put foreign armies to flight.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Likewise all the men of Israel which had hid themselves in mount Ephraim, when they heard that the Philistines fled, even they also followed hard after them in the battle.</p><p class="hdg">hid themselves</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/13-6.htm">1 Samuel 13:6</a></b></br> When the men of Israel saw that they were in a strait, (for the people were distressed,) then the people did hide themselves in caves, and in thickets, and in rocks, and in high places, and in pits.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/31-7.htm">1 Samuel 31:7</a></b></br> And when the men of Israel that <i>were</i> on the other side of the valley, and <i>they</i> that <i>were</i> on the other side Jordan, saw that the men of Israel fled, and that Saul and his sons were dead, they forsook the cities, and fled; and the Philistines came and dwelt in them.</p><p class="hdg">the battle The LXX.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/11-1.htm">Attacking</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-20.htm">Battle</a> <a href="/joshua/6-1.htm">Closely</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-21.htm">Country</a> <a href="/1_samuel/13-6.htm">Cover</a> <a href="/1_samuel/9-4.htm">Ephraim</a> <a href="/1_samuel/9-4.htm">E'phraim</a> <a href="/1_samuel/13-6.htm">Hard</a> <a href="/1_samuel/13-4.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/1_samuel/12-14.htm">Hearing</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-11.htm">Hid</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-11.htm">Hidden</a> <a href="/1_samuel/13-18.htm">Hill</a> <a href="/1_samuel/9-4.htm">Hill-Country</a> <a href="/1_samuel/11-9.htm">Hot</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-21.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-21.htm">Israelites</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-21.htm">Joined</a> <a href="/judges/11-24.htm">Likewise</a> <a href="/1_samuel/13-2.htm">Mount</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-21.htm">Philistines</a> <a href="/1_samuel/7-11.htm">Pursued</a> <a href="/1_samuel/10-23.htm">Run</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-20.htm">Themselves</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/2-26.htm">Attacking</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-23.htm">Battle</a> <a href="/2_samuel/1-6.htm">Closely</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-29.htm">Country</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-19.htm">Cover</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-9.htm">Ephraim</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-9.htm">E'phraim</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-52.htm">Hard</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-27.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/1_samuel/15-14.htm">Hearing</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-19.htm">Hid</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-24.htm">Hidden</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-3.htm">Hill</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-14.htm">Hill-Country</a> <a href="/1_samuel/21-6.htm">Hot</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-23.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-31.htm">Israelites</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-1.htm">Joined</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-21.htm">Likewise</a> <a href="/1_samuel/31-1.htm">Mount</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-30.htm">Philistines</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-52.htm">Pursued</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-17.htm">Run</a> <a href="/1_samuel/21-4.htm">Themselves</a><div class="vheading2">1 Samuel 14</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/14-1.htm">Jonathan goes and miraculously smites the Philistine's garrison</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/14-15.htm">A divine terror makes them beat themselves</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/14-17.htm">Saul, not staying the priest's answer, sets on them</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/14-21.htm">The captivated Hebrews, and the hidden Israelites, join against them.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/14-24.htm">Saul's unadvised adjuration hinders the victory</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/14-31.htm">He restrains the people from eating blood</a></span><br><span class="reftext">35. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/14-35.htm">He builds an altar</a></span><br><span class="reftext">37. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/14-37.htm">Jonathan, taken by lot, is save by the people</a></span><br><span class="reftext">47. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/14-47.htm">Saul's victories, strength, and family</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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Historically, Ephraim was one of the prominent tribes of Israel, often associated with leadership and strength. The Israelites hiding here reflects a period of fear and oppression under Philistine dominance, as they sought refuge in the natural fortifications of the hills. This context underscores the dire situation Israel faced before the tide began to turn in their favor.<p><b>heard that the Philistines were fleeing</b><br>The news of the Philistines fleeing would have been a significant morale booster for the Israelites. The Philistines were a formidable enemy, often oppressing Israel with superior military technology, including iron weapons. The mention of their retreat indicates a divine intervention, as earlier in the chapter, Jonathan's faith and boldness, along with God's support, initiated the panic among the Philistines. This event echoes other biblical instances where God causes confusion among Israel's enemies, such as in <a href="/exodus/14-24.htm">Exodus 14:24-25</a> during the crossing of the Red Sea.<p><b>they also joined the battle in close pursuit</b><br>This phrase signifies a turning point where the Israelites, emboldened by the Philistines' retreat, come out of hiding to join the battle. It reflects a shift from fear to faith, as they seize the opportunity to reclaim their land and freedom. The act of joining the battle in close pursuit suggests a newfound courage and unity among the Israelites, reminiscent of other biblical narratives where God empowers His people to overcome their adversaries. This pursuit can be seen as a type of spiritual awakening, where the Israelites respond to God's deliverance with action, paralleling the call for believers to actively participate in God's redemptive work.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a></b><br>The people of God, who were initially hiding due to fear of the Philistines but later joined the battle.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/p/philistines.htm">Philistines</a></b><br>The enemies of Israel, who were in conflict with the Israelites and were fleeing in this passage.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/h/hill_country_of_ephraim.htm">Hill Country of Ephraim</a></b><br>A region in Israel where some Israelites had hidden. Ephraim was one of the tribes of Israel, known for its strategic location and significance.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/b/battle.htm">Battle</a></b><br>The conflict between the Israelites and the Philistines, which saw a turning point as the Israelites gained courage.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/j/jonathan.htm">Jonathan</a></b><br>Although not mentioned in this specific verse, Jonathan, the son of King Saul, played a crucial role in the events leading up to this moment by initiating an attack on the Philistines.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/c/courage_in_faith.htm">Courage in Faith</a></b><br>The Israelites' transition from hiding to joining the battle illustrates the power of faith to overcome fear. Believers are encouraged to step out in faith, trusting God to lead them to victory.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/influence_of_leadership.htm">Influence of Leadership</a></b><br>Jonathan's earlier actions demonstrate how one person's faith and courage can inspire others. Christians are called to lead by example, influencing others positively through their faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_timing.htm">God's Timing</a></b><br>The Israelites joined the battle at the right moment, showing the importance of discerning and acting in God's timing. Believers should seek God's guidance to act when He calls.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_in_action.htm">Community in Action</a></b><br>The collective action of the Israelites highlights the strength found in unity. The church is called to work together, supporting one another in spiritual battles.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/overcoming_fear.htm">Overcoming Fear</a></b><br>The Israelites' initial fear did not define their final actions. Christians are reminded that fear can be overcome through reliance on God and His promises.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_samuel_14.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 14</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_jonathan_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Jonathan in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_no_divine_disapproval_in_1_samuel_27.htm">Why doesn't the text in 1 Samuel 27 show any direct divine disapproval of David's tactics, despite their questionable ethics?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_evidence_supports_philistine_panic.htm">What natural or historical evidence supports the sudden 'panic' that supposedly afflicted the Philistine army (1 Samuel 14:15)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_is_david_both_brutal_and_godly.htm">How can one harmonize David's brutal warfare in 2 Samuel 8 with the biblical depiction of him as a 'man after God's own heart?'</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/14-22.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">When all</span><br /><span class="heb">וְכֹל֩</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḵōl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Israelites</span><br /><span class="heb">יִשְׂרָאֵ֜ל</span> <span class="translit">(yiś·rā·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> </span><span class="str2">Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc</span><br /><br /><span class="word">who had been hiding</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמִּֽתְחַבְּאִ֤ים</span> <span class="translit">(ham·miṯ·ḥab·bə·’îm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Verb - Hitpael - Participle - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2244.htm">Strong's 2244: </a> </span><span class="str2">To withdraw, hide</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the hill country</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּהַר־</span> <span class="translit">(bə·har-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2022.htm">Strong's 2022: </a> </span><span class="str2">Mountain, hill, hill country</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Ephraim</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶפְרַ֙יִם֙</span> <span class="translit">(’ep̄·ra·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_669.htm">Strong's 669: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ephraim -- a son of Joseph, also his descendants and their territory</span><br /><br /><span class="word">heard</span><br /><span class="heb">שָֽׁמְע֔וּ</span> <span class="translit">(šā·mə·‘ū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8085.htm">Strong's 8085: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hear intelligently</span><br /><br /><span class="word">that</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּֽי־</span> <span class="translit">(kî-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Philistines</span><br /><span class="heb">פְּלִשְׁתִּ֑ים</span> <span class="translit">(pə·liš·tîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6430.htm">Strong's 6430: </a> </span><span class="str2">Philistines -- inhabitants of Philistia</span><br /><br /><span class="word">were fleeing,</span><br /><span class="heb">נָ֖סוּ</span> <span class="translit">(nā·sū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5127.htm">Strong's 5127: </a> </span><span class="str2">To flit, vanish away</span><br /><br /><span class="word">they</span><br /><span class="heb">הֵ֛מָּה</span> <span class="translit">(hêm·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1992.htm">Strong's 1992: </a> </span><span class="str2">They</span><br /><br /><span class="word">also</span><br /><span class="heb">גַם־</span> <span class="translit">(ḡam-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1571.htm">Strong's 1571: </a> </span><span class="str2">Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and</span><br /><br /><span class="word">joined</span><br /><span class="heb">וַֽיַּדְבְּק֥וּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yaḏ·bə·qū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1692.htm">Strong's 1692: </a> </span><span class="str2">To impinge, cling, adhere, to catch by pursuit</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Saul and Jonathan in the battle.</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּמִּלְחָמָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(bam·mil·ḥā·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4421.htm">Strong's 4421: </a> </span><span class="str2">A battle, war</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/14-22.htm">1 Samuel 14:22 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_samuel/14-22.htm">1 Samuel 14:22 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_samuel/14-22.htm">1 Samuel 14:22 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/14-22.htm">1 Samuel 14:22 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/14-22.htm">1 Samuel 14:22 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/14-22.htm">1 Samuel 14:22 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/14-22.htm">1 Samuel 14:22 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/14-22.htm">1 Samuel 14:22 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/14-22.htm">1 Samuel 14:22 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_samuel/14-22.htm">1 Samuel 14:22 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_samuel/14-22.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 14:22 Likewise all the men of Israel who (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/14-21.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 14:21"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 14:21" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/14-23.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 14:23"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 14:23" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>