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only Saul and his son Jonathan had them. <a href="/nlt/1_samuel/13.htm">New Living Translation</a> So on the day of the battle none of the people of Israel had a sword or spear, except for Saul and Jonathan. <a href="/esv/1_samuel/13.htm">English Standard Version</a> So on the day of the battle there was neither sword nor spear found in the hand of any of the people with Saul and Jonathan, but Saul and Jonathan his son had them. <a href="/bsb/1_samuel/13.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> So on the day of battle not a sword or spear could be found in the hands of the troops with Saul and Jonathan; only Saul and his son Jonathan had weapons. <a href="/kjv/1_samuel/13.htm">King James Bible</a> So it came to pass in the day of battle, that there was neither sword nor spear found in the hand of any of the people that were with Saul and Jonathan: but with Saul and with Jonathan his son was there found. <a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/13.htm">New King James Version</a> So it came about, on the day of battle, that there was neither sword nor spear found in the hand of any of the people who were with Saul and Jonathan. But they were found with Saul and Jonathan his son. <a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/13.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> So it came about on the day of battle that neither sword nor spear was found in the hands of any of the people who were with Saul and Jonathan, but they were found with Saul and his son Jonathan. <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/13.htm">NASB 1995</a> So it came about on the day of battle that neither sword nor spear was found in the hands of any of the people who were with Saul and Jonathan, but they were found with Saul and his son Jonathan. <a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/13.htm">NASB 1977 </a> So it came about on the day of battle that neither sword nor spear was found in the hands of any of the people who were with Saul and Jonathan, but they were found with Saul and his son Jonathan. <a href="/lsb/1_samuel/13.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> So it happened on the day of battle that neither sword nor spear was found in the hands of any of the people who were with Saul and Jonathan, but they were found with Saul and his son Jonathan. <a href="/amp/1_samuel/13.htm">Amplified Bible</a> So it came about on the day of battle that neither sword nor spear was found in the hands of any of the people who were with Saul and Jonathan; but Saul and Jonathan his son had them. <a href="/csb/1_samuel/13.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> So on the day of battle not a sword or spear could be found in the hand of any of the troops who were with Saul and Jonathan; only Saul and his son Jonathan had weapons. <a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/13.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> So on the day of battle not a sword or spear could be found in the hand of any of the troops who were with Saul and Jonathan; only Saul and his son Jonathan had weapons. <a href="/asv/1_samuel/13.htm">American Standard Version</a> So it came to pass in the day of battle, that there was neither sword nor spear found in the hand of any of the people that were with Saul and Jonathan: but with Saul and with Jonathan his son was there found. <a href="/cev/1_samuel/13.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> So, whenever the Israelite soldiers had to go into battle, none of them had a sword or a spear except Saul and his son Jonathan. <a href="/erv/1_samuel/13.htm">English Revised Version</a> So it came to pass in the day of battle, that there was neither sword nor spear found in the hand of any of the people that were with Saul and Jonathan: but with Saul and with Jonathan his son was there found. <a href="/gwt/1_samuel/13.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> So on the day of battle, not one sword or spear could be found among all the troops who were with Saul and Jonathan. But Saul and his son Jonathan had them. <a href="/gnt/1_samuel/13.htm">Good News Translation</a> And so on the day of battle none of the Israelite soldiers except Saul and his son Jonathan had swords or spears. <a href="/isv/1_samuel/13.htm">International Standard Version</a> On the day of battle, none of the people who were with Saul and Jonathan were armed with swords or spears, but Saul and his son Jonathan did have them. <a href="/msb/1_samuel/13.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> So on the day of battle not a sword or spear could be found in the hands of the troops with Saul and Jonathan; only Saul and his son Jonathan had weapons. <a href="/net/1_samuel/13.htm">NET Bible</a> So on the day of the battle no sword or spear was to be found in the hand of anyone in the army that was with Saul and Jonathan. No one but Saul and his son Jonathan had them. <a href="/nheb/1_samuel/13.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> So on the day of the battle of Michmash there was neither sword nor spear found in the hand of any of the people who were with Saul and Jonathan; but Saul and his son Jonathan had them. <a href="/wbt/1_samuel/13.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> So it came to pass in the day of battle, that there was neither sword nor spear found in the hand of any of the people that were with Saul and Jonathan: but with Saul and with Jonathan his son was there found. <a href="/web/1_samuel/13.htm">World English Bible</a> So it came to pass in the day of battle that neither sword nor spear was found in the hand of any of the people who were with Saul and Jonathan; but Saul and Jonathan his son had them. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_samuel/13.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And it has been, in the day of battle, that there has not been found a sword and spear in the hand of any of the people who [are] with Saul and with Jonathan—but it is found with Saul and with his son Jonathan. <a href="/ylt/1_samuel/13.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And it hath been, in the day of battle, that there hath not been found sword and spear in the hand of any of the people who are with Saul and with Jonathan -- and there is found to Saul and to Jonathan his son. <a href="/slt/1_samuel/13.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And it was in the day of battle, and a sword and spear were not found in the hand of all the people that were with Saul and Jonathan: and they will be found to Saul and to Jonathan his son.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_samuel/13.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And when the day of battle was come, there was neither sword nor spear found in the hand of any of the people that were with Saul and Jonathan, except Saul and Jonathan his son. <a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/13.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And when the day of battle had arrived, there was found neither sword nor spear in the hand of the entire people who were with Saul and Jonathan, except for Saul and his son Jonathan. <a href="/nabre/1_samuel/13.htm">New American Bible</a> And so on the day of battle neither sword nor spear could be found in the hand of any of the soldiers with Saul or Jonathan. Only Saul and his son Jonathan had them. <a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/13.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> So on the day of the battle neither sword nor spear was to be found in the possession of any of the people with Saul and Jonathan; but Saul and his son Jonathan had them.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_samuel/13.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> So in the day of the battle, there was neither sword nor spear found in the hand of any of the people who were with Saul and Jonathan; but Saul and Jonathan his son had them. <a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/13.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And in the day of war there was not found a sword or a spear in the hand of any of the people who were with Shaul and with Jonathan, and it was found with Shaul and with Jonathan his son<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_samuel/13.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> So it came to pass in the day of battle, that there was neither sword nor spear found in the hand of any of the people that were with Saul and Jonathan; but with Saul and with Jonathan his son was there found. <a href="/sep/1_samuel/13.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And it came to pass in the days of the war of Machmas, that there was not a sword or spear found in the hand of all the people, that were with Saul and Jonathan; but with Saul and Jonathan his son was there found. <a href="/parallel/1_samuel/13-22.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/H8oQfYUMRZg?start=3362" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/13.htm">Israel Without Weapons</a> …21The charge was a pim for sharpening a plowshare or mattock, a third of a shekel for sharpening a pitchfork or an axe, and a third of a shekel for repointing an oxgoad. 22<a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: wə·hā·yāh (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">So</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: bə·yō·wm (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">on the day</a> <a href="/hebrew/4421.htm" title="4421: mil·ḥe·meṯ (N-fs) -- A battle, war. From lacham; a battle; generally, war.">of battle</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">not</a> <a href="/hebrew/2719.htm" title="2719: ḥe·reḇ (N-fs) -- A sword. From charab; drought; also a cutting instrument, as a knife, sword, or other sharp implement.">a sword</a> <a href="/hebrew/2595.htm" title="2595: wa·ḥă·nîṯ (Conj-w:: N-fs) -- A spear. From chanah; a lance.">or spear</a> <a href="/hebrew/4672.htm" title="4672: nim·ṣā (V-Nifal-Perf-3ms) -- To attain to, find. ">could be found</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: bə·yaḏ (Prep-b:: N-fsc) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">in the hands</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every."></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.">of the troops</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/854.htm" title="854: ’eṯ- (Prep) -- With (denoting proximity). Probably from 'anah; properly, nearness, near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc.">with</a> <a href="/hebrew/7586.htm" title="7586: šā·’ūl (N-proper-ms) -- Passive participle of sha'al; asked; Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites.">Saul</a> <a href="/hebrew/854.htm" title="854: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- With (denoting proximity). Probably from 'anah; properly, nearness, near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3129.htm" title="3129: yō·w·nā·ṯān (N-proper-ms) -- Jonathan. A form of Yhownathan; Jonathan, the name of ten Israelites.">and Jonathan;</a> <a href="/hebrew/4672.htm" title="4672: wat·tim·mā·ṣê (Conj-w:: V-Nifal-ConsecImperf-3fs) -- To attain to, find. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/7586.htm" title="7586: lə·šā·’ūl (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- Passive participle of sha'al; asked; Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites.">only Saul</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">and his son</a> <a href="/hebrew/3129.htm" title="3129: ū·lə·yō·w·nā·ṯān (Conj-w, Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- Jonathan. A form of Yhownathan; Jonathan, the name of ten Israelites.">Jonathan had weapons.</a> 23And a garrison of the Philistines had gone out to the pass at Michmash.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/judges/5-8.htm">Judges 5:8</a> When they chose new gods, then war came to their gates. Not a shield or spear was found among forty thousand in Israel. <a href="/2_kings/24-14.htm">2 Kings 24:14</a> He carried into exile all Jerusalem—all the commanders and mighty men of valor, all the craftsmen and metalsmiths—ten thousand captives in all. Only the poorest people of the land remained. <a href="/2_kings/24-16.htm">2 Kings 24:16</a> The king of Babylon also brought into exile to Babylon all seven thousand men of valor and a thousand craftsmen and metalsmiths—all strong and fit for battle. <a href="/isaiah/2-4.htm">Isaiah 2:4</a> Then He will judge between the nations and arbitrate for many peoples. They will beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks. Nation will no longer take up the sword against nation, nor train anymore for war. <a href="/isaiah/54-17.htm">Isaiah 54:17</a> No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their vindication is from Me,” declares the LORD. <a href="/jeremiah/21-4.htm">Jeremiah 21:4</a> this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘I will turn against you the weapons of war in your hands, with which you are fighting the king of Babylon and the Chaldeans who besiege you outside the wall, and I will assemble their forces in the center of this city. <a href="/ezekiel/39-9.htm">Ezekiel 39:9-10</a> Then those who dwell in the cities of Israel will go out, kindle fires, and burn up the weapons—the bucklers and shields, the bows and arrows, the clubs and spears. For seven years they will use them for fuel. / They will not gather wood from the countryside or cut it from the forests, for they will use the weapons for fuel. They will loot those who looted them and plunder those who plundered them, declares the Lord GOD. <a href="/hosea/2-18.htm">Hosea 2:18</a> On that day I will make a covenant for them with the beasts of the field and the birds of the air and the creatures that crawl on the ground. And I will abolish bow and sword and battle in the land, and will make them lie down in safety. <a href="/joel/3-10.htm">Joel 3:10</a> Beat your plowshares into swords and your pruning hooks into spears. Let the weak say, ‘I am strong!’ <a href="/micah/4-3.htm">Micah 4:3</a> Then He will judge between many peoples and arbitrate for strong nations far and wide. Then they will beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks. Nation will no longer take up the sword against nation, nor will they train anymore for war. <a href="/matthew/26-52.htm">Matthew 26:52</a> “Put your sword back in its place,” Jesus said to him. “For all who draw the sword will die by the sword. <a href="/luke/22-36.htm">Luke 22:36</a> “Now, however,” He told them, “the one with a purse should take it, and likewise a bag; and the one without a sword should sell his cloak and buy one. <a href="/john/18-10.htm">John 18:10-11</a> Then Simon Peter drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his right ear. The servant’s name was Malchus. / “Put your sword back in its sheath!” Jesus said to Peter. “Shall I not drink the cup the Father has given Me?” <a href="/romans/13-4.htm">Romans 13:4</a> For he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not carry the sword in vain. He is God’s servant, an agent of retribution to the wrongdoer. <a href="/2_corinthians/10-4.htm">2 Corinthians 10:4</a> The weapons of our warfare are not the weapons of the flesh. Instead, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>So it came to pass in the day of battle, that there was neither sword nor spear found in the hand of any of the people that were with Saul and Jonathan: but with Saul and with Jonathan his son was there found.there was neither<a href="/1_samuel/17-47.htm">1 Samuel 17:47,50</a> And all this assembly shall know that the LORD saveth not with sword and spear: for the battle is the LORD'S, and he will give you into our hands… <a href="/judges/5-8.htm">Judges 5:8</a> They chose new gods; then was war in the gates: was there a shield or spear seen among forty thousand in Israel?<a href="/zechariah/4-6.htm">Zechariah 4:6</a> Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/7-10.htm">Battle</a> <a href="/1_samuel/12-15.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/1_samuel/12-11.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/1_samuel/13-16.htm">Jonathan</a> <a href="/1_samuel/13-16.htm">Michmash</a> <a href="/1_samuel/13-16.htm">Saul</a> <a href="/numbers/31-53.htm">Soldier</a> <a href="/1_samuel/13-19.htm">Spear</a> <a href="/1_samuel/13-19.htm">Sword</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/14-20.htm">Battle</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-10.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-10.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-1.htm">Jonathan</a> <a href="/1_samuel/13-23.htm">Michmash</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-1.htm">Saul</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-10.htm">Soldier</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-7.htm">Spear</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-14.htm">Sword</a><div class="vheading2">1 Samuel 13</div>1. <a href="/1_samuel/13-1.htm">Saul's select band</a> 3. <a href="/1_samuel/13-3.htm">He calls the Hebrews to Gilgal against the Philistines</a> 5. <a href="/1_samuel/13-5.htm">The Philistines' great army</a> 6. <a href="/1_samuel/13-6.htm">The distress of the Israelites</a> 8. <a href="/1_samuel/13-8.htm">Saul, weary of staying for Samuel, sacrifices</a> 11. <a href="/1_samuel/13-11.htm">Samuel reproves him</a> 17. <a href="/1_samuel/13-17.htm">The three raiding parties of the Philistines</a> 19. <a href="/1_samuel/13-19.htm">The policy of the Philistines, to allow no blacksmith in Israel</a> </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>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <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> </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/13.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/13.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>So on the day of battle This phrase sets the scene for a critical moment in Israel's history. The "day of battle" refers to a specific confrontation with the Philistines, a recurring enemy of Israel. The Philistines were a formidable force, often technologically superior, particularly in metallurgy, which is significant in understanding the Israelites' lack of weapons.not a sword or spear could be found This highlights the dire situation of the Israelite army. The Philistines had a monopoly on iron production, as noted in <a href="/1_samuel/13-19.htm">1 Samuel 13:19-21</a>, which left the Israelites at a severe disadvantage. This lack of weapons symbolizes Israel's vulnerability and dependence on God for deliverance, as they could not rely on their own military strength.in the hands of the troops with Saul and Jonathan Saul and Jonathan were the leaders of the Israelite forces. The mention of "troops with Saul and Jonathan" emphasizes the unity and leadership structure within the Israelite army. However, the absence of weapons among the troops underscores the desperate circumstances and the need for divine intervention.only Saul and his son Jonathan had weapons This detail underscores the scarcity of resources and the centralization of power and responsibility in the hands of the king and his heir. It also foreshadows Jonathan's significant role in the upcoming battle, as seen in <a href="/1_samuel/14.htm">1 Samuel 14</a>, where his faith and courage lead to a victory against the Philistines. This can be seen as a type of Christ, where Jonathan's faith and leadership prefigure the ultimate deliverance brought by Jesus.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/s/saul.htm">Saul</a> The first king of Israel, anointed by the prophet Samuel. Saul's reign is marked by his initial obedience to God, followed by a series of disobediences that lead to his downfall. 2. <a href="/topical/j/jonathan.htm">Jonathan</a> The son of King Saul, known for his bravery and deep friendship with David. Jonathan is a key figure in the account of Saul's reign and the transition to David's kingship. 3. <a href="/topical/p/philistines.htm">Philistines</a> A powerful and persistent enemy of Israel during the time of Saul. They are often depicted as oppressors of the Israelites, with superior military technology, including iron weapons. 4. <a href="/topical/i/israelite_troops.htm">Israelite Troops</a> The soldiers under Saul's command, who are notably unarmed in this passage, highlighting the dire situation Israel faces against the Philistines. 5. <a href="/topical/b/battle.htm">Battle</a> The context of this verse is a battle between the Israelites and the Philistines, emphasizing the military disadvantage of Israel due to the lack of weapons.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/dependence_on_god.htm">Dependence on God</a> The lack of weapons among Saul's troops underscores the necessity of relying on God for victory. In our lives, we must trust in God's provision and strength, especially when we feel ill-equipped. <a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_responsibility.htm">Leadership and Responsibility</a> Saul's failure to adequately arm his troops reflects a lack of preparation and leadership. As leaders in our communities or families, we must ensure we are spiritually prepared and equipped to face challenges. <a href="/topical/f/faith_in_adversity.htm">Faith in Adversity</a> Jonathan's later actions show that faith can lead to victory even in seemingly impossible situations. We are called to act in faith, trusting that God can overcome our limitations. <a href="/topical/s/spiritual_warfare.htm">Spiritual Warfare</a> Just as the Israelites faced physical battles, Christians face spiritual battles. We must equip ourselves with spiritual disciplines and the Word of God to stand firm. <a href="/topical/c/community_and_support.htm">Community and Support</a> The absence of weapons among the troops highlights the importance of community support and unity. In our spiritual journey, we need the support and encouragement of fellow believers.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_samuel_13.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 13</a> <a href="/q/how_do_1_sam_13_1-2_and_acts_13_21_align.htm">How does 1 Samuel 13:1-2 reconcile with Acts 13:21, which states Saul reigned for forty years?</a> <a href="/q/why_the_conflict_on_who_attacked_philistines.htm">Why does 1 Samuel 13:3-4 give conflicting impressions of who actually attacked the Philistine garrison, Jonathan or Saul?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_god_tell_samuel_to_deceive_saul.htm">In 1 Samuel 16:1-3, why does God instruct Samuel to conceal his true purpose from Saul, seemingly endorsing deception?</a> <a href="/q/summarize_the_exodus_from_egypt..htm">What does the Bible say about gun confiscation?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_samuel/13.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(22) There was neither sword nor spear.--These words must not be pressed too literally. The general result of the raids alluded to in <a href="/context/1_samuel/13-16.htm" title="And Saul, and Jonathan his son, and the people that were present with them, stayed in Gibeah of Benjamin: but the Philistines encamped in Michmash.">1Samuel 13:16-17</a> was that in the open valleys of Southern Canaan, especially in the Benjamite territory, the districts whence Saul and Jonathan could most easily recruit their thinned and dispirited forces, there was an absence of arms. This fact is especially dwelt upon, for the Philistines appear to have armed their fighting men to the teeth. (Compare the description of their champion, Goliath, who is described as "clad in armour.")But with Saul.--These words probably signify that the companies of regulars, who throughout this disastrous period were always with the king and prince, were--in contrast to the country people around--fully armed. (See allusion, for instance, to Jonathan and his armour-bearer in the next chapter.)<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_samuel/13.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 22. - There was neither sword, etc. Armed only with clubs and their farming implements, it is no wonder that the people were afraid of fighting the Philistines, who, as we gather from the description of Goliath's armour, were clad in mail; nor is it surprising that they despised and neglected Saul and his few men, whom probably they regarded as an unarmed mob of rustics. The Ammonites probably were far less efficiently armed than the Philistines, who, as commanding the sea coast, could import weapons from Greece. <a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/13-22.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>So וְהָיָה֙ (wə·hā·yāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> To fall out, come to pass, become, be on the day בְּי֣וֹם (bə·yō·wm) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> A day of battle מִלְחֶ֔מֶת (mil·ḥe·meṯ) Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4421.htm">Strong's 4421: </a> A battle, war not וְלֹ֨א (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no a sword חֶ֤רֶב (ḥe·reḇ) Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2719.htm">Strong's 2719: </a> Drought, a cutting instrument, as a, knife, sword or spear וַחֲנִית֙ (wa·ḥă·nîṯ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2595.htm">Strong's 2595: </a> A lance could be found נִמְצָ֜א (nim·ṣā) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4672.htm">Strong's 4672: </a> To come forth to, appear, exist, to attain, find, acquire, to occur, meet, be present in the hands בְּיַ֣ד (bə·yaḏ) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> A hand of the troops הָעָ֔ם (hā·‘ām) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock with אֶת־ (’eṯ-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_854.htm">Strong's 854: </a> Nearness, near, with, by, at, among Saul שָׁא֖וּל (šā·’ūl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7586.htm">Strong's 7586: </a> Saul -- first king of Israel, also an Edomite and two Israelites and Jonathan; יוֹנָתָ֑ן (yō·w·nā·ṯān) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3129.htm">Strong's 3129: </a> Jonathan only Saul לְשָׁא֔וּל (lə·šā·’ūl) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7586.htm">Strong's 7586: </a> Saul -- first king of Israel, also an Edomite and two Israelites and his son בְּנֽוֹ׃ (bə·nōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son Jonathan had weapons. וּלְיוֹנָתָ֖ן (ū·lə·yō·w·nā·ṯān) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3129.htm">Strong's 3129: </a> Jonathan <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/13-22.htm">1 Samuel 13:22 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_samuel/13-22.htm">1 Samuel 13:22 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_samuel/13-22.htm">1 Samuel 13:22 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/13-22.htm">1 Samuel 13:22 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_samuel/13-22.htm">1 Samuel 13:22 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/13-22.htm">1 Samuel 13:22 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/13-22.htm">1 Samuel 13:22 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/13-22.htm">1 Samuel 13:22 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/13-22.htm">1 Samuel 13:22 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_samuel/13-22.htm">1 Samuel 13:22 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_samuel/13-22.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 13:22 So it came to pass (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/13-21.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 13:21"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 13:21" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/13-23.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 13:23"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 13:23" /></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>