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And the watchmen of Saul in Gibeah of Benjamin looked; and, behold, the multitude melted away, and they went on beating down one another.
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Verse 16 is found in chapter 14 of 1 Samuel. Jonathan and his armor-bearer attack the Philistines and confusion spreads through the enemy camp. The text attributes the victory to the Lord, who creates terror among the Philistines and enables Israel to advance. Saul initially does not know the cause of the disorder, while Jonathan has acted confidently. The scene shows that effective military leadership can arise from someone who recognizes that the battle belongs to the Lord. It also contrasts Jonathan’s initiative with Saul’s hesitation.
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Compare 1 Samuel 14:16 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 Und die Wächter Sauls zu Gibea-Benjamin sahen, daß der Haufe zerrann und verlief sich und ward zerschmissen.
Español · RVR1909 Y las centinelas de Saúl vieron desde Gabaa de Benjamín cómo la multitud estaba turbada, e iba de una parte a otra, y era deshecha.
Español · NTBT Los centinelas de Saúl que estaban en Gabaa de Benjamín vieron que la multitud se dispersaba y corría de un lado a otro.
Français · LSG Les sentinelles de Saül, qui étaient à Guibea de Benjamin, virent que la multitude se dispersait et allait de côté et d'autre.
Italiano · DIO1885 E le guardie di Saulle che stavano alla veletta in Ghibea di Beniamino, riguardarono; ed ecco, la moltitudine era in rotta, e fuggiva a calca.
Português · ARC Olharam, pois, as sentinelas de Saul em Gibeá de Benjamim, e eis que a multidão se dissolvia, e fugia para cá e para lá.
中文 · RCUV 在 便雅憫 的 基比亞 ， 掃羅 的哨兵觀看，看哪， 非利士 全軍潰亂，四處亂竄。
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