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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.
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Verse 16 is found in chapter 13 of 1 Samuel. Saul and Jonathan remain with few men while the Philistines strategically control the territory. The account emphasizes Israel’s military inferiority and lack of resources for producing weapons. This situation prepares Jonathan’s act of faith in the following chapter. Israel’s material weakness functions narratively as a contrast with dependence on God: deliverance cannot be explained solely by military capability or technological superiority.
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Compare 1 Samuel 13:16 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Deutsch · L1912 Saul aber und sein Sohn Jonathan und das Volk, das bei ihm war, blieben zu Gibea-Benjamin. Die Philister aber hatten sich gelagert zu Michmas.
Español · RVR1909 Saúl pues y Jonathán su hijo, y el pueblo que con ellos se hallaba, quedáronse en Gabaa de Benjamín: mas los Filisteos habían puesto su campo en Michmas.
Español · NTBT Saúl, su hijo Jonatán y los hombres que estaban con ellos permanecían en Geba de Benjamín, mientras los filisteos estaban acampados en Micmas.
Français · LSG Saül, son fils Jonathan, et le peuple qui se trouvait avec eux, avaient pris position à Guéba de Benjamin, et les Philistins campaient à Micmasch.
Italiano · DIO1885 Or Saulle, e Gionatan suo figliuolo, e il popolo che si ritrovava con loro, se ne stavano in Ghibea di Beniamino; e i Filistei erano accampati in Micmas.
Português · ARC E Saul e Jônatas, seu filho, e o povo que se achou com eles, ficaram em Gibeá de Benjamim; porém os filisteus se acamparam em Micmás.
中文 · RCUV 掃羅 和他兒子 約拿單 ，以及跟隨他們的百姓，都住在 便雅憫 的 迦巴 ， 非利士 人卻在 密抹 安營。
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