CINXE.COM

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "//www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="//www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1" /><title>1 Samuel 14:31 That day, after the Israelites had struck down the Philistines from Michmash to Aijalon, the people were very faint.</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/1_samuel/14-31.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/new9.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><meta property="og:image" content="https://biblehub.com/visuals/18/09_1Sa_14_31.jpg" /><meta property="og:title" content="1 Samuel 14:31 - Jonathan Eats the Honey" /><meta property="og:site_name" content="Bible Hub" /><meta property="og:description" content="That day, after the Israelites had struck down the Philistines from Michmash to Aijalon, the people were very faint." /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/vmenus/1_samuel/14-31.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="/bmc/1_samuel/14-31.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/1_samuel/">1 Samuel</a> > <a href="/1_samuel/14.htm">Chapter 14</a> > Verse 31</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div><div id="ad1"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/ad11.htm" width="100%" height="48" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/1_samuel/14-30.htm" title="1 Samuel 14:30">◄</a> 1 Samuel 14:31 <a href="/1_samuel/14-32.htm" title="1 Samuel 14:32">►</a></div></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse"> <a href="#audio" class="clickchap2" title="Context and Audio Bible"> Audio </a> <a href="#crossref" class="clickchap2" title="Cross References"> Cross </a> <a href="#study" class="clickchap2" title="Study Bible"> Study </a> <a href="#commentary" class="clickchap2" title="Commentary"> Comm </a> <a href="#lexicon" 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 />That day, after the Israelites had struck down the Philistines from Mikmash to Aijalon, they were exhausted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_samuel/14.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />They chased and killed the Philistines all day from Micmash to Aijalon, growing more and more faint.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_samuel/14.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />They struck down the Philistines that day from Michmash to Aijalon. And the people were very faint.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/14.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />That day, after the Israelites had struck down the Philistines from Michmash to Aijalon, the people were very faint.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/14.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And they smote the Philistines that day from Michmash to Aijalon: and the people were very faint.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/14.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Now they had driven back the Philistines that day from Michmash to Aijalon. So the people were very faint.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/14.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />They attacked the Philistines that day from Michmash to Aijalon. But the people were very tired.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/14.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />They struck among the Philistines that day from Michmash to Aijalon. And the people were very weary.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/14.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And they struck among the Philistines that day from Michmash to Aijalon. And the people were very weary.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_samuel/14.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then they struck among the Philistines that day from Michmash to Aijalon. And the people were very weary.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_samuel/14.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />They struck the Philistines that day from Michmash to Aijalon. And the people were very tired.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_samuel/14.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The Israelites struck down the Philistines that day from Michmash all the way to Aijalon. Since the Israelites were completely exhausted,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/14.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The Israelites struck down the Philistines that day from Michmash all the way to Aijalon. Since the Israelites were completely exhausted, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_samuel/14.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And they smote of the Philistines that day from Michmash to Aijalon. And the people were very faint;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_samuel/14.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />By evening the Israelite army was exhausted from killing Philistines all the way from Michmash to Aijalon. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_samuel/14.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And they smote of the Philistines that day from Michmash to Aijalon: and the people were very faint.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_samuel/14.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />That day they struck down the Philistines from Michmash to Aijalon, but the troops were thoroughly exhausted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_samuel/14.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />That day the Israelites defeated the Philistines, fighting all the way from Michmash to Aijalon. By this time the Israelites were very weak from hunger, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_samuel/14.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />That day they struck down the Philistines from Michmash to Aijalon, and the army was very weary. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_samuel/14.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />That day, after the Israelites had struck down the Philistines from Michmash to Aijalon, the people were very faint.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_samuel/14.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />On that day the army struck down the Philistines from Micmash to Aijalon, and they became very tired.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_samuel/14.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />They struck of the Philistines that day from Michmash to Aijalon. The people were very faint;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_samuel/14.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And they smote the Philistines that day from Michmash to Ajalon: and the people were very faint.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_samuel/14.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />They struck the Philistines that day from Michmash to Aijalon. The people were very faint; <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 they strike on that day among the Philistines from Michmash to Aijalon, and the people are very weary,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_samuel/14.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And they smite on that day among the Philistines from Michmash to Aijalon, and the people are very weary,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_samuel/14.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And they will strike the rovers in that day, from Michmash to the oak: and the people were greatly wearied.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_samuel/14.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />So they smote that day the Philistines from Machmas to Ailon. And the people were wearied exceedingly. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/14.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Therefore, on that day, they struck down the Philistines, from Michmash as far as Aijalon. But the people were exceedingly wearied.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_samuel/14.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />After the Philistines were routed that day from Michmash to Aijalon, the people were completely exhausted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/14.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />After they had struck down the Philistines that day from Michmash to Aijalon, the troops were very faint;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_samuel/14.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />We have smitten the Philistines today from Michmash to Aijalon; and the people are very faint with hunger.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/14.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And we destroyed today among the Philistines from Mekmas Ailun, and the people are very exhausted!”<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_samuel/14.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And they smote of the Philistines that day from Michmas to Aijalon; and the people were very faint.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_samuel/14.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And on that day he smote some of the Philistines in Machmas; and the people were very weary.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_samuel/14-31.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=3718" 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 Eats the Honey</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">30</span>How much better it would have been if the troops had eaten freely today from the plunder they took from their enemies! Would not the slaughter of the Philistines have been much greater?” <span class="reftext">31</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: ha·hū (Art:: Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. ">That</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: bay·yō·wm (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">day,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5221.htm" title="5221: way·yak·kū (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To smite. A primitive root; to strike.">after the Israelites had struck down</a> <a href="/hebrew/6430.htm" title="6430: bap·pə·liš·tîm (Prep-b, Art:: N-proper-mp) -- Inhab. of Philistia. Patrial from Plesheth; a Pelishtite or inhabitant of Pelesheth.">the Philistines</a> <a href="/hebrew/4363.htm" title="4363: mim·miḵ·māś (Prep-m:: N-proper-fs) -- A city in Benjamin. (Ezra 2:2 or Mikmash; or Mikmash; from kamac; hidden; Mikmas or Mikmash, a place in Palestine.">from Michmash</a> <a href="/hebrew/357.htm" title="357: ’ay·yā·lō·nāh (N-proper-fs:: 3fs) -- Deer, the name of several cities in Pal. From 'ayal; deer-field; Ajalon, the name of five places in Palestine.">to Aijalon,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: hā·‘ām (Art:: N-ms) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">the people</a> <a href="/hebrew/3966.htm" title="3966: mə·’ōḏ (Adv) -- Muchness, force, abundance. From the same as 'uwd; properly, vehemence, i.e. vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc.">were very</a> <a href="/hebrew/5888.htm" title="5888: way·yā·‘ap̄ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To be faint. A primitive root; to languish.">faint.</a> </span><span class="reftext">32</span>So they rushed greedily to the plunder, taking sheep, cattle, and calves. They slaughtered them on the ground and ate meat with the blood still in it.…<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="/joshua/7-5.htm">Joshua 7:5</a></span><br />And the men of Ai struck down about thirty-six of them, chasing them from the gate as far as the quarries and striking them down on the slopes. So the hearts of the people melted and became like water.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/20-43.htm">Judges 20:43-45</a></span><br />They surrounded the Benjamites, pursued them, and easily overtook them in the vicinity of Gibeah on the east. / And 18,000 Benjamites fell, all men of valor. / Then the Benjamites turned and fled toward the wilderness to the rock of Rimmon, and Israel cut down 5,000 men on the roads. And they overtook them at Gidom and struck down 2,000 more.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/13-5.htm">1 Samuel 13:5</a></span><br />Now the Philistines assembled to fight against Israel with three thousand chariots, six thousand horsemen, and troops as numerous as the sand on the seashore. They went up and camped at Michmash, east of Beth-aven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/15-7.htm">1 Samuel 15:7</a></span><br />Then Saul struck down the Amalekites all the way from Havilah to Shur, which is east of Egypt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/8-1.htm">2 Samuel 8:1</a></span><br />Some time later, David defeated the Philistines, subdued them, and took Metheg-ammah from the hand of the Philistines.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/23-10.htm">2 Samuel 23:10</a></span><br />but Eleazar stood his ground and struck the Philistines until his hand grew weary and stuck to his sword. The LORD brought about a great victory that day. Then the troops returned to him, but only to plunder the dead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-14.htm">1 Chronicles 11:14</a></span><br />But Eleazar and David stationed themselves in the middle of the field and defended it. They struck down the Philistines, and the LORD brought about a great victory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/18-1.htm">1 Chronicles 18:1</a></span><br />Some time later, David defeated the Philistines, subdued them, and took Gath and its villages from the hand of the Philistines.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/9-4.htm">Isaiah 9:4</a></span><br />For as in the day of Midian You have shattered the yoke of their burden, the bar across their shoulders, and the rod of their oppressor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/10-26.htm">Isaiah 10:26</a></span><br />And the LORD of Hosts will brandish a whip against them, as when He struck Midian at the rock of Oreb. He will raise His staff over the sea, as He did in Egypt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/11-28.htm">Matthew 11:28-30</a></span><br />Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. / Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. / For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/6-31.htm">Mark 6:31</a></span><br />And He said to them, “Come with Me privately to a solitary place, and let us rest for a while.” For many people were coming and going, and they did not even have time to eat.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/9-10.htm">Luke 9:10</a></span><br />Then the apostles returned and reported to Jesus all that they had done. Taking them away privately, He withdrew to a town called Bethsaida.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/4-6.htm">John 4:6</a></span><br />Since Jacob’s well was there, Jesus, weary from His journey, sat down by the well. It was about the sixth hour.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/4-31.htm">John 4:31-34</a></span><br />Meanwhile the disciples urged Him, “Rabbi, eat something.” / But He told them, “I have food to eat that you know nothing about.” / So the disciples asked one another, “Could someone have brought Him food?” ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And they smote the Philistines that day from Michmash to Aijalon: and the people were very faint.</p><p class="hdg">Aijalon</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/10-12.htm">Joshua 10:12</a></b></br> Then spake Joshua to the LORD in the day when the LORD delivered up the Amorites before the children of Israel, and he said in the sight of Israel, Sun, stand thou still upon Gibeon; and thou, Moon, in the valley of Ajalon.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/19-42.htm">Joshua 19:42</a></b></br> And Shaalabbin, and Ajalon, and Jethlah,</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/judges/12-12.htm">Aijalon</a> <a href="/judges/12-12.htm">Ai'jalon</a> <a href="/judges/12-12.htm">Ajalon</a> <a href="/judges/8-4.htm">Exhausted</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-22.htm">Israelites</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-5.htm">Michmas</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-5.htm">Michmash</a> <a href="/1_samuel/13-23.htm">Micmash</a> <a href="/1_samuel/2-8.htm">Need</a> <a href="/judges/4-23.htm">Overcame</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-30.htm">Philistines</a> <a href="/1_samuel/7-11.htm">Smite</a> <a href="/1_samuel/13-3.htm">Smote</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-15.htm">Struck</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-28.htm">Weary</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/6-69.htm">Aijalon</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-69.htm">Ai'jalon</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-69.htm">Ajalon</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-10.htm">Exhausted</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-40.htm">Israelites</a> <a href="/ezra/2-27.htm">Michmas</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-31.htm">Michmash</a> <a href="/ezra/2-27.htm">Micmash</a> <a href="/1_samuel/21-15.htm">Need</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-48.htm">Overcame</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-36.htm">Philistines</a> <a href="/1_samuel/15-3.htm">Smite</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-48.htm">Smote</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-48.htm">Struck</a> <a href="/2_samuel/16-14.htm">Weary</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_samuel/14.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_samuel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_samuel/14.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>That day</b><br>This phrase indicates a specific time during the ongoing conflict between the Israelites and the Philistines. It highlights the immediacy and intensity of the events described. The context is a battle during King Saul's reign, a period marked by frequent skirmishes with the Philistines, who were a constant threat to Israel.<p><b>after the Israelites had struck down the Philistines</b><br>The Israelites' victory over the Philistines is significant, as it demonstrates God's deliverance and favor upon His chosen people. This victory is part of a larger narrative of Israel's struggle for survival and dominance in the Promised Land. The Philistines were a formidable enemy, often technologically superior, particularly in their use of iron weapons.<p><b>from Michmash to Aijalon</b><br>Michmash and Aijalon are locations in ancient Israel. Michmash was a strategic military site, and Aijalon was a valley known for its battles, including the famous battle where Joshua commanded the sun to stand still (<a href="/joshua/10-12.htm">Joshua 10:12</a>). The distance between these locations suggests a significant pursuit and defeat of the Philistines, emphasizing the scale of the victory.<p><b>the people were very faint</b><br>This phrase highlights the physical exhaustion of the Israelite soldiers after the battle. It reflects the human limitations even in the face of divine victory. The exhaustion also sets the stage for the subsequent events in the chapter, where Saul's rash oath leads to further challenges for the people. This moment underscores the need for reliance on God's strength rather than human effort alone.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/philistines.htm">Philistines</a></b><br>A significant enemy of Israel during the time of Saul and David, known for their military prowess and frequent conflicts with the Israelites.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/m/michmash.htm">Michmash</a></b><br>A strategic location in the territory of Benjamin, often associated with military encounters between Israel and the Philistines.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/a/aijalon.htm">Aijalon</a></b><br>A valley and city in the tribal territory of Dan, marking the extent of the pursuit and battle against the Philistines.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/i/israelite_troops.htm">Israelite Troops</a></b><br>The soldiers under King Saul's command, who were engaged in battle and experienced physical exhaustion due to the intensity and duration of the conflict.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/j/jonathan.htm">Jonathan</a></b><br>Saul's son, whose earlier actions in the chapter demonstrate faith and initiative, contributing to the victory over the Philistines.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_cost_of_victory.htm">The Cost of Victory</a></b><br>The pursuit from Michmash to Aijalon illustrates the physical and emotional toll of warfare. In our spiritual battles, we must be prepared for the cost of victory and rely on God's strength.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_initiative.htm">Leadership and Initiative</a></b><br>Jonathan's earlier actions in the chapter show the importance of godly initiative and leadership. We are called to step out in faith, trusting God to guide our actions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_rash_vows.htm">The Danger of Rash Vows</a></b><br>Saul's earlier oath (<a href="/1_samuel/14-24.htm">1 Samuel 14:24</a>) led to the troops' exhaustion. This teaches us to be cautious with our words and decisions, ensuring they align with God's wisdom.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/dependence_on_god.htm">Dependence on God</a></b><br>The exhaustion of the troops serves as a reminder of our human limitations and the need to depend on God's strength and guidance in all endeavors.<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/evidence_for_1_samuel_14_battle_site.htm">Is there any archaeological or extra-biblical evidence confirming the battle site and the events described in 1 Samuel 14?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_honor_saul's_fast_if_it_led_to_sin.htm">Why would God honor Saul’s command to fast when it led the soldiers to sin by eating meat with blood (1 Samuel 14:24, 31–33)? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_jonathan_defeat_20_philistines.htm">How could Jonathan and his armor-bearer realistically defeat twenty Philistine warriors in such a small area (1 Samuel 14:12-14)?</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><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_samuel/14.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(31) <span class= "bld">From Michmash to Aijalon.</span>--The battle and pursuit had then extended some twenty miles of country. Again the extreme weariness of the Israelites is mentioned. Aijalon, the modern Yalo, is some eighteen or twenty miles from Michmash, where the main body of the Philistine army had been encamped.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/14-31.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">That</span><br /><span class="heb">הַהוּא֙</span> <span class="translit">(ha·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Pronoun - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, self, the same, this, that, as, are</span><br /><br /><span class="word">day,</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּיּ֤וֹם</span> <span class="translit">(bay·yō·wm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> </span><span class="str2">A day</span><br /><br /><span class="word">after the Israelites had struck down</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיַּכּ֞וּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yak·kū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5221.htm">Strong's 5221: </a> </span><span class="str2">To strike</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Philistines</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּפְּלִשְׁתִּ֔ים</span> <span class="translit">(bap·pə·liš·tîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | 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">from Michmash</span><br /><span class="heb">מִמִּכְמָ֖שׂ</span> <span class="translit">(mim·miḵ·māś)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4363.htm">Strong's 4363: </a> </span><span class="str2">Michmash -- a city in Benjamin</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to Aijalon,</span><br /><span class="heb">אַיָּלֹ֑נָה</span> <span class="translit">(’ay·yā·lō·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_357.htm">Strong's 357: </a> </span><span class="str2">Aijalon -- 'deer', the name of several cities in Palestine</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the people</span><br /><span class="heb">הָעָ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(hā·‘ām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> </span><span class="str2">A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock</span><br /><br /><span class="word">were very</span><br /><span class="heb">מְאֹֽד׃</span> <span class="translit">(mə·’ōḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3966.htm">Strong's 3966: </a> </span><span class="str2">Vehemence, vehemently, wholly, speedily</span><br /><br /><span class="word">faint.</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיָּ֥עַף</span> <span class="translit">(way·yā·‘ap̄)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5774.htm">Strong's 5774: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fly, to faint</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/14-31.htm">1 Samuel 14:31 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_samuel/14-31.htm">1 Samuel 14:31 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_samuel/14-31.htm">1 Samuel 14:31 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/14-31.htm">1 Samuel 14:31 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/14-31.htm">1 Samuel 14:31 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/14-31.htm">1 Samuel 14:31 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/14-31.htm">1 Samuel 14:31 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/14-31.htm">1 Samuel 14:31 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/14-31.htm">1 Samuel 14:31 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_samuel/14-31.htm">1 Samuel 14:31 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_samuel/14-31.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 14:31 They struck of the Philistines that day (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/14-30.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 14:30"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 14:30" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/14-32.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 14:32"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 14:32" /></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>