1 Samuel 14:46

“Then Saul went up from following the Philistines: and the Philistines went to their own place.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations

Then Saul went vp from following the Philistines: and the Philistines went to their owne place.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

Then Saul went up from pursuing the Philistines, and the Philistines went to their own place.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Then Saul went up from following the Philistines; and the Philistines went to their own place.
- American Standard Version (1901)

Then Saul, turning back, went after the Philistines no longer: and the Philistines went back to their place.
- Basic English Bible

And Saul went up from following the Philistines; and the Philistines went to their own place.
- Darby Bible

Then Saul went up from following the Philistines: and the Philistines went to their own place.
- Webster's Bible

Then Saul went up from following the Philistines; and the Philistines went to their own place.
- World English Bible

And Saul goeth up from after the Philistines, and the Philistines have gone to their place;
- Youngs Literal Bible

Then Saul went up from following the Philistines; and the Philistines went to their own place.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible commentary

Wesley's Notes for 1 Samuel 14:46


14:44 For thou, &c - We have no proof, that Saul did not act in this whole affair from a real fear of God.

14:45 With God - In concurrence with God, he hath wrought this salvation. God is so far from being offended with Jonathan, that he hath graciously owned him in the great service of this day.

14:47 Took the kingdom - That is, resumed the administration of it, after he had in a manner lost it by the Philistines, who had almost turned him out of it.


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