1 Samuel 13:16

Now, Saul, and Jonathan his son, and the people that were found with him, were abiding in Geba of Benjamin,—but, the Philistines, had encamped in Michmash.

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

In The King James Version

And Saul, and Jonathan his son, and the people that were present with them, abode in Gibeah of Benjamin: but the Philistines encamped in Michmash.

In Context

15And Samuel arose, and ascended from Gilgal unto Gibeah of Benjamin. And Saul numbered the people who were found with him, about six hundred men.

17And the spoilers came forth out of the camp of the Philistines, in three companies, the first company, turned unto the way of Ophrah, unto the land of Shual;

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Cross References

1 Samuel 13:3Then did Jonathan smite the garrison of Philistines that was in Geba, and the Philistines heard of it,—and, Saul, blew with a horn throughout all the land saying, Let the Hebrews hear!

Matthew Henry on 1 Samuel 13:16-23

The Israelites' Low Condition. ( b. c. 1067.) 15 And Samuel arose, and gat him up from Gilgal unto Gibeah of Benjamin. And Saul numbered the people that were present with him, about six hundred men. 16 And Saul, and Jonathan his son, and the people that were present with them, abode in Gibeah of Benjamin: but the Philistines encamped in Michmash. 17 And the spoilers came out of the camp of the Philistines in three companies: one company turned unto the way that leadeth to Ophrah, unto the land of Shual: 18 And… Read the whole commentary →

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