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Michmash, and the other on the south in front of Geba.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/14.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />One cliff stood to the north toward Michmash, and the other to the south toward Geba.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/14.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The forefront of the one <i>was</i> situate northward over against Michmash, and the other southward over against Gibeah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/14.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The front of one faced northward opposite Michmash, and the other southward opposite Gibeah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/14.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The one crag <i>rose</i> on the north opposite Michmash, and the other on the south opposite Geba.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/14.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The one crag rose on the north opposite Michmash, and the other on the south opposite Geba.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/14.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />The one crag rose on the north opposite Michmash, and the other on the south opposite Geba.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_samuel/14.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />The one crag rose on the north opposite Michmash, and the other on the south opposite Geba.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_samuel/14.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The one crag was on the north in front of Michmash, and the other on the south in front of Geba.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_samuel/14.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />one stood to the north in front of Michmash and the other to the south in front of Geba.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/14.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />one stood to the north in front of Michmash and the other to the south in front of Geba. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_samuel/14.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />The one crag rose up on the north in front of Michmash, and the other on the south in front of Geba.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_samuel/14.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />The one crag rose up on the north in front of Michmash, and the other on the south in front of Geba.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_samuel/14.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />One cliff stood like a pillar on the north facing Michmash, the other stood south facing Geba.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_samuel/14.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />One was on the north side of the pass, facing Michmash, and the other was on the south side, facing Geba. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_samuel/14.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />One crag rose on the north opposite Michmash, and the other on the south opposite Geba.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_samuel/14.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The cliff to the north was closer to Micmash, the one to the south closer to Geba. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_samuel/14.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The one cliff was to north in front of Michmash, and the other on the south in front of Geba.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_samuel/14.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The front of the one was situated northward over against Michmash, and the other southward over against Gibeah.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_samuel/14.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />One cliff stood to the north toward Michmash, and the other to the south toward Geba.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_samuel/14.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The one crag rose up on the north in front of Michmash, and the other on the south in front of Geba. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_samuel/14.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />One edge [is] fixed on the north in front of Michmash, and the one on the south in front of Gibeah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_samuel/14.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> The one edge is fixed on the north over-against Michmash, and the one on the south over-against Gibeah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_samuel/14.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the tooth of the one pressing from the north in front of Michmash, and the other from the south in front of the hill.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_samuel/14.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />One rock stood out towards the north over against Machmas, and the other to the south over against Gabaa. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/14.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />One boulder projected toward the north, opposite Michmash, and the other toward the south, opposite Gibeah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_samuel/14.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />One crag was to the north, toward Michmash; the other to the south, toward Geba.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/14.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />One crag rose on the north in front of Michmash, and the other on the south in front of Geba.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_samuel/14.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />One crag stood out northward over against Michmash and the other southward over against Gibeah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/14.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />One crag extended from the North against Mekmas and the other from the South against Geba<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_samuel/14.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />The one crag rose up on the north in front of Michmas, and the other on the south in front of Geba.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_samuel/14.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />The one way <i>was</i> northward to one coming to Machmas, and the other way <i>was</i> southward to one coming to Gabae.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_samuel/14-5.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=3436" 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">4</span>Now there were cliffs on both sides of the pass that Jonathan intended to cross to reach the Philistine outpost. One was named Bozez and the other Seneh. <span class="reftext">5</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/259.htm" title="259: hā·’e·ḥāḏ (Art:: Number-ms) -- One. A numeral from 'achad; properly, united, i.e. One; or first.">One</a> <a href="/hebrew/8127.htm" title="8127: haš·šên (Art:: N-cs) -- Tooth, ivory. From shanan; a tooth; specifically ivory; figuratively, a cliff.">cliff</a> <a href="/hebrew/4690.htm" title="4690: mā·ṣūq (N-ms) -- Molten support, pillar. Or matsuq; from tsuwq; something narrow, i.e. A column or hilltop.">stood</a> <a href="/hebrew/6828.htm" title="6828: miṣ·ṣā·p̄ō·wn (Prep-m:: N-fs) -- North. Or tsaphon; from tsaphan; properly, hidden, i.e. Dark; used only of the north as a quarter.">to the north</a> <a href="/hebrew/4136.htm" title="4136: mūl (Prep) -- Or mowl; or mowtl; or mul; from muwl; properly, abrupt, i.e. A precipice; by implication, the front; used only adverbially opposite.">toward</a> <a href="/hebrew/4363.htm" title="4363: miḵ·māś (N-proper-fs) -- A city in Benjamin. (Ezra 2:2 or Mikmash; or Mikmash; from kamac; hidden; Mikmas or Mikmash, a place in Palestine.">Michmash,</a> <a href="/hebrew/259.htm" title="259: wə·hā·’e·ḥāḏ (Conj-w, Art:: Number-ms) -- One. A numeral from 'achad; properly, united, i.e. One; or first.">and the other</a> <a href="/hebrew/5045.htm" title="5045: min·ne·ḡeḇ (Prep-m:: N-fs) -- From an unused root meaning to be parched; the south; specifically, the Negeb or southern district of Judah, occasionally, Egypt.">to the south</a> <a href="/hebrew/4136.htm" title="4136: mūl (Prep) -- Or mowl; or mowtl; or mul; from muwl; properly, abrupt, i.e. A precipice; by implication, the front; used only adverbially opposite.">toward</a> <a href="/hebrew/1387.htm" title="1387: gā·ḇa‘ (N-proper-fs) -- A Levitical city of Benjamin. From the same as gbiya', a hillock; Geba, a place in Palestine.">Geba.</a> </span><span class="reftext">6</span>Jonathan said to the young man bearing his armor, “Come, let us cross over to the outpost of these uncircumcised men. Perhaps the LORD will work on our behalf. Nothing can hinder the LORD from saving, whether by many or by few.”…<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/7-1.htm">Judges 7:1</a></span><br />Early in the morning Jerubbaal (that is, Gideon) and all the men with him camped beside the spring of Harod. And the camp of Midian was north of them in the valley near the hill of Moreh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/13-23.htm">1 Samuel 13:23</a></span><br />And a garrison of the Philistines had gone out to the pass at Michmash.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/5-18.htm">2 Samuel 5:18-25</a></span><br />Now the Philistines had come and spread out in the Valley of Rephaim. / So David inquired of the LORD, “Should I go up against the Philistines? Will You deliver them into my hand?” “Go up,” replied the LORD, “for I will surely deliver the Philistines into your hand.” / So David went to Baal-perazim, where he defeated the Philistines and said, “Like a bursting flood, the LORD has burst out against my enemies before me.” So he called that place Baal-perazim. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/3-9.htm">2 Kings 3:9</a></span><br />So the king of Israel, the king of Judah, and the king of Edom set out, and after they had traveled a roundabout route for seven days, they had no water for their army or for their animals.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/10-28.htm">Isaiah 10:28-32</a></span><br />Assyria has entered Aiath and passed through Migron, storing their supplies at Michmash. / They have crossed at the ford: “We will spend the night at Geba.” Ramah trembles; Gibeah of Saul flees. / Cry aloud, O Daughter of Gallim! Listen, O Laishah! O wretched Anathoth! ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/15-33.htm">Joshua 15:33-36</a></span><br />These were in the foothills: Eshtaol, Zorah, Ashnah, / Zanoah, En-gannim, Tappuah, Enam, / Jarmuth, Adullam, Socoh, Azekah, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-15.htm">1 Chronicles 11:15-19</a></span><br />Three of the thirty chief men went down to David, to the rock at the cave of Adullam, while a company of Philistines was encamped in the Valley of Rephaim. / At that time David was in the stronghold, and the garrison of the Philistines was at Bethlehem. / David longed for water and said, “Oh, that someone would get me a drink of water from the well near the gate of Bethlehem!” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/20-16.htm">2 Chronicles 20:16</a></span><br />Tomorrow you are to march down against them. You will see them coming up the Ascent of Ziz, and you will find them at the end of the valley facing the Wilderness of Jeruel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/46-18.htm">Jeremiah 46:18</a></span><br />As surely as I live, declares the King, whose name is the LORD of Hosts, there will come one who is like Tabor among the mountains and like Carmel by the sea.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/39-11.htm">Ezekiel 39:11</a></span><br />And on that day I will give Gog a burial place in Israel, the Valley of the Travelers, east of the Sea. It will block those who travel through, because Gog and all his hordes will be buried there. So it will be called the Valley of Hamon-gog.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/4-18.htm">Matthew 4:18-22</a></span><br />As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, He saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. / “Come, follow Me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.” / And at once they left their nets and followed Him. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/1-16.htm">Mark 1:16-20</a></span><br />As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, He saw Simon and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. / “Come, follow Me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.” / And at once they left their nets and followed Him. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/5-1.htm">Luke 5:1-11</a></span><br />On one occasion, while Jesus was standing by the Lake of Gennesaret with the crowd pressing in on Him to hear the word of God, / He saw two boats at the edge of the lake. The fishermen had left them and were washing their nets. / Jesus got into the boat belonging to Simon and asked him to put out a little from shore. And sitting down, He taught the people from the boat. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/1-43.htm">John 1:43-51</a></span><br />The next day Jesus decided to set out for Galilee. Finding Philip, He told him, “Follow Me.” / Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the same town as Andrew and Peter. / Philip found Nathanael and told him, “We have found the One Moses wrote about in the Law, the One the prophets foretold—Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/9-3.htm">Acts 9:3-8</a></span><br />As Saul drew near to Damascus on his journey, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him. / He fell to the ground and heard a voice say to him, “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me?” / “Who are You, Lord?” Saul asked. “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting,” He replied. ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The forefront of the one was situate northward over against Michmash, and the other southward over against Gibeah.</p><p class="hdg">forefront [heb] tooth </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/14-4.htm">Cliff</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-4.htm">Crag</a> <a href="/1_samuel/13-21.htm">Edge</a> <a href="/1_samuel/13-23.htm">Michmas</a> <a href="/1_samuel/13-23.htm">Michmash</a> <a href="/judges/21-19.htm">North</a> <a href="/judges/12-1.htm">Northward</a> <a href="/judges/20-43.htm">Opposite</a> <a href="/judges/19-10.htm">Over-Against</a> <a href="/judges/20-40.htm">Pillar</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-4.htm">Rock</a> <a href="/1_samuel/9-26.htm">Rose</a> <a href="/nahum/3-8.htm">Situate</a> <a href="/matthew/5-14.htm">Situated</a> <a href="/judges/21-19.htm">South</a> <a href="/joshua/18-16.htm">Southward</a> <a href="/1_samuel/12-18.htm">Stood</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_chronicles/20-16.htm">Cliff</a> <a href="/job/39-28.htm">Crag</a> <a href="/1_samuel/15-8.htm">Edge</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-31.htm">Michmas</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-31.htm">Michmash</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-21.htm">North</a> <a href="/2_kings/16-14.htm">Northward</a> <a href="/1_samuel/15-7.htm">Opposite</a> <a href="/2_samuel/5-23.htm">Over-Against</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-18.htm">Pillar</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-25.htm">Rock</a> <a href="/1_samuel/15-12.htm">Rose</a> <a href="/ezekiel/27-3.htm">Situate</a> <a href="/2_kings/2-19.htm">Situated</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-41.htm">South</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-15.htm">Southward</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-9.htm">Stood</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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It played a significant role in Israel's military history, particularly during the time of King Saul. The geographical positioning of Michmash made it a natural fortress, providing a vantage point over the surrounding areas. This location is mentioned in other parts of Scripture, such as <a href="/isaiah/10-28.htm">Isaiah 10:28</a>, where it is part of the Assyrian invasion route. The cliffs around Michmash would have been steep and difficult to navigate, emphasizing the bravery and strategic acumen required by Jonathan and his armor-bearer in the narrative of <a href="/1_samuel/14.htm">1 Samuel 14</a>. The northern cliff's position highlights the tactical challenges faced by the Israelites and the Philistines, as well as the divine intervention that often characterized Israel's victories.<p><b>and the other to the south toward Geba</b><br>Geba, also in the territory of Benjamin, was another significant location in Israel's history. It was a Levitical city, as noted in <a href="/joshua/21-17.htm">Joshua 21:17</a>, and served as a military outpost. The southern cliff toward Geba indicates the natural barriers that defined the battlefield. This geographical detail underscores the isolation and vulnerability of the Israelite forces, who were often outnumbered by their enemies. The mention of Geba connects to the broader narrative of Israel's struggle for survival and dominance in the Promised Land. The cliffs between Michmash and Geba symbolize the obstacles that God's people must overcome, often relying on faith and divine guidance. This setting foreshadows the miraculous victory that Jonathan would achieve, pointing to the theme of God using unlikely means and people to accomplish His purposes, a theme that resonates throughout the Bible and finds its ultimate expression in the person and work of Jesus Christ.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <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 the Israelites and the Philistines. It served as a significant point in the account of Saul and Jonathan's battles.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/geba.htm">Geba</a></b><br>Another location in the territory of Benjamin, south of Michmash. It was a Levitical city and played a role in the military strategies of Israel.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/c/cliffs.htm">Cliffs</a></b><br>The geographical features mentioned in this verse are significant for understanding the military tactics employed by Jonathan and his armor-bearer. The cliffs created a natural barrier and a tactical challenge.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/jonathan.htm">Jonathan</a></b><br>The son of King Saul, known for his bravery and faith in God. In this chapter, he takes initiative in attacking the Philistine garrison, demonstrating his trust in God's deliverance.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/p/philistines.htm">Philistines</a></b><br>The perennial enemies of Israel during the time of Saul, representing the opposition to God's people and His purposes.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/s/strategic_faith.htm">Strategic Faith</a></b><br>Jonathan's choice to confront the Philistines at Michmash demonstrates the importance of strategic thinking combined with faith. Believers are encouraged to seek God's guidance in making wise decisions in challenging situations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/geographical_significance.htm">Geographical Significance</a></b><br>Understanding the physical and historical context of biblical events can enhance our comprehension of the account and its implications for faith and obedience.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/courage_in_adversity.htm">Courage in Adversity</a></b><br>Jonathan's actions remind us that courage often involves taking risks for the sake of God's kingdom, trusting in His power rather than our own strength.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_providence.htm">Divine Providence</a></b><br>The natural landscape, such as the cliffs, can be seen as part of God's providential plan, reminding us that He uses all things for His purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_initiative.htm">Leadership and Initiative</a></b><br>Jonathan's initiative contrasts with Saul's hesitance, teaching us the value of proactive leadership that relies on God's 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/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/how_to_reconcile_1_chr_14_8-17_and_2_sam_5.htm">1 Chronicles 14:8-17 - How do we reconcile any discrepancies between this account of David's battles with the Philistines and the parallel text in 2 Samuel 5?</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/evidence_of_hiram_aiding_david's_palace.htm">1 Chronicles 14:1 - Is there historical evidence for King Hiram of Tyre supplying David with materials and builders for his palace?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_samuel/14.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 5.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Was situate,</span> etc. The word thus translated is that rendered <span class="accented">pillar</span> in <a href="/1_samuel/2-8.htm">1 Samuel 2:8</a>, and the verse should possibly be translated, "And the one tooth (or crag) was a rocky mass on the north over against Michmash, and the other was on the south over against Geba" (not <span class="accented">Gibeah</span>, as the A.V.; see <a href="/1_samuel/13-16.htm">1 Samuel 13:16</a>). But the word is omitted in the versions, and may be an interpolation. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/14-5.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">One</span><br /><span class="heb">הָאֶחָ֛ד</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’e·ḥāḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Number - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_259.htm">Strong's 259: </a> </span><span class="str2">United, one, first</span><br /><br /><span class="word">cliff</span><br /><span class="heb">הַשֵּׁ֧ן</span> <span class="translit">(haš·šên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8127.htm">Strong's 8127: </a> </span><span class="str2">A tooth, ivory, a cliff</span><br /><br /><span class="word">stood</span><br /><span class="heb">מָצ֥וּק</span> <span class="translit">(mā·ṣūq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4690.htm">Strong's 4690: </a> </span><span class="str2">Something narrow, a column, hilltop</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to the north</span><br /><span class="heb">מִצָּפ֖וֹן</span> <span class="translit">(miṣ·ṣā·p̄ō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6828.htm">Strong's 6828: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hidden, dark, the north as a, quarter</span><br /><br /><span class="word">toward</span><br /><span class="heb">מ֣וּל</span> <span class="translit">(mūl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4136.htm">Strong's 4136: </a> </span><span class="str2">Abrupt, a precipice, the front, opposite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Michmash,</span><br /><span class="heb">מִכְמָ֑שׂ</span> <span class="translit">(miḵ·māś)</span><br /><span class="parse">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">and the other</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהָאֶחָ֥ד</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hā·’e·ḥāḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Article | Number - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_259.htm">Strong's 259: </a> </span><span class="str2">United, one, first</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to the south</span><br /><span class="heb">מִנֶּ֖גֶב</span> <span class="translit">(min·ne·ḡeḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5045.htm">Strong's 5045: </a> </span><span class="str2">South country, the Negeb, south</span><br /><br /><span class="word">toward</span><br /><span class="heb">מ֥וּל</span> <span class="translit">(mūl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4136.htm">Strong's 4136: </a> </span><span class="str2">Abrupt, a precipice, the front, opposite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Geba.</span><br /><span class="heb">גָּֽבַע׃</span> <span class="translit">(gā·ḇa‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1387.htm">Strong's 1387: </a> </span><span class="str2">Geba -- a Levitical city of Benjamin</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/14-5.htm">1 Samuel 14:5 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_samuel/14-5.htm">1 Samuel 14:5 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_samuel/14-5.htm">1 Samuel 14:5 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/14-5.htm">1 Samuel 14:5 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/14-5.htm">1 Samuel 14:5 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/14-5.htm">1 Samuel 14:5 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/14-5.htm">1 Samuel 14:5 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/14-5.htm">1 Samuel 14:5 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/14-5.htm">1 Samuel 14:5 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_samuel/14-5.htm">1 Samuel 14:5 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_samuel/14-5.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 14:5 The one crag rose up (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/14-4.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 14:4"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 14:4" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/14-6.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 14:6"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 14:6" /></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>