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1 Samuel 14:21-24
Contemporary English Version
1 Samuel 14:21-24
Contemporary English Version
21 There were also some hired soldiers[a] in the Philistine camp, who now switched to Israel's side and fought for Saul and Jonathan.
22 Many Israelites had been hiding in the hill country of Ephraim. And when they heard that the Philistines were running away, they came out of hiding and joined in chasing the Philistines.
23-24 So the Lord helped Israel win the battle that day.
Saul's Curse on Anyone Who Eats
Saul had earlier told his soldiers, “I want to get even with those Philistines by sunset. If any of you eat before then, you will be under a curse!” So he made them swear not to eat.
By the time the fighting moved past Beth-Aven,[b] the Israelite troops were weak from hunger.
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1 Samuel 14:21-23
New International Version
1 Samuel 14:21-23
New International Version
21 Those Hebrews who had previously been with the Philistines and had gone up with them to their camp went(A) over to the Israelites who were with Saul and Jonathan. 22 When all the Israelites who had hidden(B) in the hill country of Ephraim heard that the Philistines were on the run, they joined the battle in hot pursuit. 23 So on that day the Lord saved(C) Israel, and the battle moved on beyond Beth Aven.(D)
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