1 Samuel 14:15
1 Samuel 14:15 in Multiple Translations
Then terror struck the Philistines in the camp, in the field, and among all the people. Even those in the outposts and raiding parties trembled. Indeed, the earth quaked and panic spread from God.
And there was trembling in the host, in the field, and among all the people: the garrison, and the spoilers, they also trembled, and the earth quaked: so it was a very great trembling.
And there was a trembling in the camp, in the field, and among all the people; the garrison, and the spoilers, they also trembled; and the earth quaked: so there was an exceeding great trembling.
And there was great fear in the tents and in the field and among all the men of the armed force, and the attackers were shaking with fear; even the earth was moved with a great shaking and there was a fear as from God.
Then the Philistines went into a panic, in the camp, in the field, and throughout their army. Even those in the outposts and the groups of raiders became terrified. The earth shook—this was a panic sent from God.
And there was a feare in the hoste, and in the field, and among all the people: the garison also, and they that went out to spoyle, were afraid themselues: and the earth trembled: for it was striken with feare by God.
and there is a trembling in the camp, in the field, and among all the people, the station and the destroyers have trembled — even they, and the earth shaketh, and it becometh a trembling of God.
There was a trembling in the camp, in the field, and among all the people; the garrison and the raiders also trembled; and the earth quaked, so there was an exceedingly great trembling.
And there was trembling in the host, in the field, and among all the people: the garrison, and the spoilers, they also trembled, and the earth quaked: so it was a very great trembling.
And there was a miracle in the camp, through the fields: yea and all the people of their garrison, who had gone out to plunder, were amazed, and the earth trembled: and it happened as a miracle from God.
Then all the other Philistia soldiers, the ones in the camp and the ones who had been attacking the Israeli towns, ones who were out in the field much closer, panicked. Then God caused the ground to shake, and they all became terrified/very afraid.
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1 Samuel 14:15 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/תְּהִי֩
חֲרָדָ֨ה
בַ/מַּחֲנֶ֤ה
בַ/שָּׂדֶה֙
וּ/בְ/כָל
הָ/עָ֔ם
הַ/מַּצָּב֙
וְ/הַ/מַּשְׁחִ֔ית
חָרְד֖וּ
גַּם
הֵ֑מָּה
וַ/תִּרְגַּ֣ז
הָ/אָ֔רֶץ
וַ/תְּהִ֖י
לְ/חֶרְדַּ֥ת
אֱלֹהִֽים
וַ/תְּהִי֩
hâyâh
H1961
to be
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
חֲרָדָ֨ה
chărâdâh
H2731
trembling
N-fs
בַ/מַּחֲנֶ֤ה
machăneh
H4264
camp
Prep | N-cs
בַ/שָּׂדֶה֙
sâdeh
H7704
field
Prep | N-ms
וּ/בְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
all
Conj | Prep | N-ms
הָ/עָ֔ם
ʻam
H5971
Amaw
Art | N-ms
הַ/מַּצָּב֙
matstsâb
H4673
station
Art | N-ms
וְ/הַ/מַּשְׁחִ֔ית
shâchath
H7843
to ruin
Conj | Art | N-ms
חָרְד֖וּ
chârad
H2729
to tremble
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
גַּם
gam
H1571
also
DirObjM
הֵ֑מָּה
hêm
H1992
they(masc.)
Pron
וַ/תִּרְגַּ֣ז
râgaz
H7264
to tremble
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
הָ/אָ֔רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
land
Art | N-cs
וַ/תְּהִ֖י
hâyâh
H1961
to be
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
לְ/חֶרְדַּ֥ת
chărâdâh
H2731
trembling
Prep | N-fs
אֱלֹהִֽים
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
N-mp
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Samuel 14:15
וַ/תְּהִי֩
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
חֲרָדָ֨ה
chărâdâh
H2731
"trembling"
N-fs
This Hebrew word refers to fear, anxiety, or trembling. It can describe extreme anxiety or care, like when someone is worried about their safety or well-being.
Definition: 1) fear, anxiety, quaking, trembling, (extreme) anxiety, anxious care 1a) trembling, quaking 1b) anxious care
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: care, [idiom] exceedingly, fear, quaking, trembling. See also: Genesis 27:33; Isaiah 21:4; Proverbs 29:25.
בַ/מַּחֲנֶ֤ה
machăneh
H4264
"camp"
Prep | N-cs
This word refers to a camp or army, like the Israelites' encampments in the wilderness. It can also mean a group of people or animals. The KJV translates it as 'army, band, or camp'.
Definition: 1) encampment, camp 1a) camp, place of encampment 1b) camp of armed host, army camp 1c) those who encamp, company, body of people
Usage: Occurs in 190 OT verses. KJV: army, band, battle, camp, company, drove, host, tents. See also: Genesis 32:3; Joshua 6:18; Psalms 27:3.
בַ/שָּׂדֶה֙
sâdeh
H7704
"field"
Prep | N-ms
A field or land is what this word represents, often referring to a flat area of land used for cultivation or as a habitat for wild animals, as described in the book of Genesis. It can also mean a plain or a country, as opposed to a mountain or sea. This term is used in the story of Ruth and Boaz.
Definition: 1) field, land 1a) cultivated field 1b) of home of wild beasts 1c) plain (opposed to mountain) 1d) land (opposed to sea)
Usage: Occurs in 309 OT verses. KJV: country, field, ground, land, soil, [idiom] wild. See also: Genesis 2:5; Deuteronomy 28:38; Nehemiah 12:29.
וּ/בְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
"all"
Conj | Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
הָ/עָ֔ם
ʻam
H5971
"Amaw"
Art | N-ms
A people or nation is what this Hebrew word represents, like the nation of Israel in Exodus 33:13. It can also mean a tribe, troops, or attendants, and is used to describe a group of people gathered together. The word is often used to refer to the people of God.
Definition: This name means nation, people
Usage: Occurs in 1655 OT verses. KJV: folk, men, nation, people. See also: Genesis 11:6; Exodus 16:4; Leviticus 17:9.
הַ/מַּצָּב֙
matstsâb
H4673
"station"
Art | N-ms
A fixed spot or office, like a military post, where someone stands or serves, as seen in the Bible with garrisons and outposts.
Definition: 1) station, garrison, standing-place 1a) standing-place (of feet) 1b) station, office, position 1c) garrison, post, outpost
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: garrison, station, place where...stood. See also: Joshua 4:3; 1 Samuel 14:6; Isaiah 22:19.
וְ/הַ/מַּשְׁחִ֔ית
shâchath
H7843
"to ruin"
Conj | Art | N-ms
This verb means to ruin or destroy something, and it is used in various forms throughout the Bible to describe corruption and decay.
Definition: 1) to destroy, corrupt, go to ruin, decay 1a) (Niphal) to be marred, be spoiled, be corrupted, be corrupt, be injured, be ruined, be rotted 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to spoil, ruin 1b2) to pervert, corrupt, deal corruptly (morally) 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to spoil, ruin, destroy 1c2) to pervert, corrupt (morally) 1c3) destroyer (participle) 1d) (Hophal) spoiled, ruined (participle) Aramaic equivalent: she.chat (שְׁחַת "to corrupt" H7844)
Usage: Occurs in 136 OT verses. KJV: batter, cast off, corrupt(-er, thing), destroy(-er, -uction), lose, mar, perish, spill, spoiler, [idiom] utterly, waste(-r). See also: Genesis 6:11; Psalms 14:1; Psalms 53:2.
חָרְד֖וּ
chârad
H2729
"to tremble"
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
This Hebrew word means to tremble with fear or anxiety, like when the Israelites trembled at Mount Sinai. It can also mean to hasten or be careful. In the Bible, it appears in Exodus and other books.
Definition: 1) to tremble, quake, move about, be afraid, be startled, be terrified 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to tremble, quake (of a mountain) 1a2) to tremble (of people) 1a3) to be anxiously careful 1a4) to go or come trembling (with prep) 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to tremble 1b2) to drive in terror, rout (an army)
Usage: Occurs in 39 OT verses. KJV: be (make) afraid, be careful, discomfit, fray (away), quake, tremble. See also: Genesis 27:33; Isaiah 17:2; Isaiah 10:29.
גַּם
gam
H1571
"also"
DirObjM
Also means 'even' or 'too', used for emphasis or to connect ideas, like 'both...and' or 'neither...nor'. It can introduce a climax or show contrast.
Definition: 1) also, even, indeed, moreover, yea 1a) also, moreover (giving emphasis) 1b) neither, neither...nor (with negative) 1c) even (for stress) 1d) indeed, yea (introducing climax) 1e) also (of correspondence or retribution) 1f) but, yet, though (adversative) 1g) even, yea, yea though (with 'when' in hypothetical case) 2) (TWOT) again, alike
Usage: Occurs in 661 OT verses. KJV: again, alike, also, (so much) as (soon), both (so)...and, but, either...or, even, for all, (in) likewise (manner), moreover, nay...neither, one, then(-refore), though, what, with, yea. See also: Genesis 3:6; Exodus 19:9; 1 Samuel 14:21.
הֵ֑מָּה
hêm
H1992
"they(masc.)"
Pron
This Hebrew word is used to refer to a group of men, emphasizing that it is specifically them. It is often translated as 'they' or 'them' in the Bible, and appears in books like Exodus and Isaiah.
Definition: they, these, the same, who
Usage: Occurs in 524 OT verses. KJV: it, like, [idiom] (how, so) many (soever, more as) they (be), (the) same, [idiom] so, [idiom] such, their, them, these, they, those, which, who, whom, withal, ye. See also: Genesis 3:7; Deuteronomy 19:17; 2 Kings 1:18.
וַ/תִּרְגַּ֣ז
râgaz
H7264
"to tremble"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
In the Bible, this word means to shake or tremble with strong emotions like fear, anger, or excitement. It can also mean to provoke or disturb someone, causing them to become agitated. The KJV Bible translates it in various ways, including 'tremble', 'quake', and 'rage'.
Definition: 1) tremble, quake, rage, quiver, be agitated, be excited, be perturbed 1a)(Qal) to quake, be disquieted, be excited, be perturbed 1b) (Hiphil) to cause to quake, disquiet, enrage, disturb 1c) (Hithpael) to excite oneself
Usage: Occurs in 40 OT verses. KJV: be afraid, stand in awe, disquiet, fall out, fret, move, provoke, quake, rage, shake, tremble, trouble, be wroth. See also: Genesis 45:24; Isaiah 5:25; Psalms 4:5.
הָ/אָ֔רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
"land"
Art | N-cs
The land or earth refers to the soil or ground, and can also mean a country, territory, or region. In the Bible, it is used to describe the earth and its inhabitants, and is often translated as 'land' or 'country'.
Definition: : soil 1) land, earth 1a) earth 1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part) 1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven) 1a3) earth (inhabitants) 1b) land 1b1) country, territory 1b2) district, region 1b3) tribal territory 1b4) piece of ground 1b5) land of Canaan, Israel 1b6) inhabitants of land 1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world 1b8) city (-state) 1c) ground, surface of the earth 1c1) ground 1c2) soil 1d) (in phrases) 1d1) people of the land 1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance) 1d3) level or plain country 1d4) land of the living 1d5) end(s) of the earth 1e) (almost wholly late in usage) 1e1) lands, countries 1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan
Usage: Occurs in 2190 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 18:18; Genesis 42:13.
וַ/תְּהִ֖י
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
לְ/חֶרְדַּ֥ת
chărâdâh
H2731
"trembling"
Prep | N-fs
This Hebrew word refers to fear, anxiety, or trembling. It can describe extreme anxiety or care, like when someone is worried about their safety or well-being.
Definition: 1) fear, anxiety, quaking, trembling, (extreme) anxiety, anxious care 1a) trembling, quaking 1b) anxious care
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: care, [idiom] exceedingly, fear, quaking, trembling. See also: Genesis 27:33; Isaiah 21:4; Proverbs 29:25.
אֱלֹהִֽים
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
"God"
N-mp
The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.
Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.
Study Notes — 1 Samuel 14:15
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- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Samuel 14:15
- Trapp's Commentary on 1 Samuel 14:15
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Samuel 14:15
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Samuel 14:15
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Samuel 14:15
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- Sermons on 1 Samuel 14:15
Context — Jonathan’s Victory over the Philistines
13So Jonathan climbed up on his hands and feet, with his armor-bearer behind him. And the Philistines fell before Jonathan, and his armor-bearer followed and finished them off.
14In that first assault, Jonathan and his armor-bearer struck down about twenty men in about half an acre of land.
15Then panic struck the Philistines in the camp, in the field, and among all the people. Even those in the outposts and raiding parties trembled. Indeed, the earth quaked, and panic spread from God.
16Now when Saul’s watchmen at Gibeah in Benjamin looked and saw the troops melting away and scattering in every direction, 17Saul said to the troops who were with him, “Call the roll and see who has left us.” And when they had called the roll, they saw that Jonathan and his armor-bearer were not there.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Samuel 13:17 | And raiders went out of the Philistine camp in three divisions. One headed toward Ophrah in the land of Shual, |
| 2 | Genesis 35:5 | As they set out, a terror from God fell over the surrounding cities, so that they did not pursue Jacob’s sons. |
| 3 | 2 Samuel 5:24 | As soon as you hear the sound of marching in the tops of the balsam trees, move quickly, because this will mean that the LORD has marched out before you to strike the camp of the Philistines.” |
| 4 | Exodus 19:18 | Mount Sinai was completely enveloped in smoke, because the LORD had descended on it in fire. And the smoke rose like the smoke of a furnace, and the whole mountain quaked violently. |
| 5 | 2 Kings 7:6–7 | For the Lord had caused the Arameans to hear the sound of chariots, horses, and a great army, so that they said to one another, “Look, the king of Israel must have hired the kings of the Hittites and Egyptians to attack us.” Thus the Arameans had arisen and fled at twilight, abandoning their tents and horses and donkeys. The camp was intact, and they had run for their lives. |
| 6 | 1 Samuel 13:23 | And a garrison of the Philistines had gone out to the pass at Michmash. |
| 7 | Matthew 24:6 | You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you are not alarmed. These things must happen, but the end is still to come. |
| 8 | Matthew 27:50–51 | When Jesus had cried out again in a loud voice, He yielded up His spirit. At that moment the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth quaked and the rocks were split. |
| 9 | Psalms 14:5 | There they are, overwhelmed with dread, for God is in the company of the righteous. |
| 10 | Leviticus 26:36–37 | As for those of you who survive, I will send a faintness into their hearts in the lands of their enemies, so that even the sound of a windblown leaf will put them to flight. And they will flee as one flees the sword, and fall when no one pursues them. They will stumble over one another as before the sword, though no one is behind them. So you will not be able to stand against your enemies. |
1 Samuel 14:15 Summary
This verse shows how God intervened in a battle between the Israelites and the Philistines, causing the earth to quake and striking fear into the hearts of the Philistines. This fear was not just a natural response to the battle, but a supernatural work of God, similar to what we see in Psalms 97:4, where the earth trembles at God's presence. It teaches us that God is actively involved in our lives and can turn the tide of any situation in our favor, as seen in Romans 8:28, where God works all things together for good. By trusting in God's power and sovereignty, we can face our challenges with confidence, knowing that He is our rock and our salvation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the earth quaking in 1 Samuel 14:15?
The earth quaking in this verse signifies God's supernatural intervention in the battle, striking fear into the hearts of the Philistines, much like in Psalms 114:7, where the earth trembles at God's presence.
How did the Philistines' terror spread from God?
The terror that spread among the Philistines was a direct result of God's intervention, as stated in the verse, emphasizing God's control over the events unfolding, similar to what is seen in Exodus 23:27, where God sends fear of the Israelites among their enemies.
What role did Jonathan's initial victory play in the Philistines' fear?
Jonathan's initial victory, as described in 1 Samuel 14:13-14, was the catalyst for the fear that gripped the Philistines, demonstrating how faith and action can lead to God's intervention and victory, as encouraged in Joshua 1:9.
Is this kind of fear and panic from God unique to this event?
No, throughout the Bible, God uses fear and panic as a weapon against His enemies, such as in Deuteronomy 2:25, where God puts the fear of Israel in the nations, and in 2 Chronicles 17:10, where fear of God falls on the surrounding kingdoms, preventing them from attacking Judah.
Reflection Questions
- How can I apply the principle of faith and action, as seen in Jonathan's story, to my own life and challenges?
- What does the supernatural element in this verse reveal about God's involvement in human affairs?
- In what ways can I trust God to intervene in my battles, just as He did for Jonathan and the Israelites?
- How does the concept of God striking fear into the hearts of enemies relate to the broader theme of God's sovereignty and power?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Samuel 14:15
And there was trembling in the host in the field,.... Belonging to Michmash, where the army lay encamped: and among all the people; the inhabitants of Michmash, or that attended the army, and
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Samuel 14:15
And there was trembling in the host, in the field, and among all the people: the garrison, and the spoilers, they also trembled, and the earth quaked: so it was a very great trembling.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Samuel 14:15
Trembling; a great consternation; partly from this unexpected and prodigious slaughter, which made them suspect there was more than man in the case, and that the Lord (of whose infinite power they had had former experience) was come forth to fight against them; and partly from the Lord, who took away their spirits and strength, and struck them with fear and amazement. In the field, i.e. in the whole host, which as there in the field. Among all the people, i.e. among all the rest of their forces, as well those in the garrison (as it is here explained in the following words) at Michmash, as the spoilers, mentioned ; the report of this prodigy, and with it the terror of God, speedily passing from one to another. The earth quaked; either, 1. Metaphorically and hyperbolically, the whole land, i.e. the inhabitants of the land, to wit, of the Philistines, trembled. Or rather, 2. Properly, God sent an earthquake among them, which probably overthrew their tents and chariots, and destroyed many of their persons, and scattered the whole host, making them to flee away for their lives.
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Samuel 14:15
1 Samuel 14:15 And there was trembling in the host, in the field, and among all the people: the garrison, and the spoilers, they also trembled, and the earth quaked: so it was a very great trembling.Ver. 15. And there was trembling in the host.] The Lord smote them with a panic terror; and hence they fell so fast before Jonathan and his armour bearer: hence also they fell so foul one upon another, and fled so fast before the host of Israel. The like befell the Germans in their war against the Hussites of Bohemia: and the Spaniards at Zutphen in the low countries, A.D. 1586, when and where the Earl of Leicester, General of the English forces, took the fort by the valour of Edward Stanley; who catching hold on a Spaniard’ s pike, wherewith he charged him, held it so fast, that by the same he was drawn up into the sconce: wherewith the Spaniards being terrified, as the Philistines were here at the sight of Jonathan, fearfully withdrew themselves, &c. And the earth quaked.] This added much to their amazement. So it was a very great trembling.] Heb., A trembling of God: that is, of God’ s own sending. Himself was a terror to them; an evil that Jeremiah so much deprecated, as the greatest of all other. Camden’ s Elisab., fol. 205.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Samuel 14:15
(15) And there was trembling in the host.—The rest of the outpost garrison, panic-stricken, escaped to the other camp of the main body of the host, spreading dismay as they fled. And the earth quaked . . .—To add to the dire confusion, an earthquake was felt, which completed the discomfiture of the Philistines; they perceived that some Divine power was fighting against them, and all the stories of the unseen Helper of the Hebrews would flash across their minds. Some would explain the earthquake as a poetical description of the extreme terror and confusion which prevailed far and near, but the literal meaning is far the best. The Eternal fought for Jonathan and Israel that day, and the powers of nature were summoned to the young hero’s aid, as they had been before, when Pharaoh pursued the people at the Red Sea (Exodus 14:26-27), as when Joshua fought the Canaanites at Beth-horon (Joshua 10:11), and as when Barak smote Sisera at Kishon (Judges 5:21).
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Samuel 14:15
Verse 15. There was trembling in the host] They were terrified and panic-struck; the people in general round about, those in the garrison, the spoilers, and the whole country, were struck with terror; the commotion was universal and most extraordinary. The trembling of the earth is probably not to be taken literally, but as a metaphor for a great commotion in the country, though God might have interposed in an extraordinary manner, and produced a real earthquake; but their being panic-struck was sufficient to produce all the requisite confusion and dismay.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Samuel 14:15
15. in the host, in the field] In the camp in the field, the main army as distinguished from the outpost which Jonathan had attacked. the earth quaked] Perhaps this only describes the tumult and confusion of the Philistine host (cp. 1 Samuel 4:5), but possibly an earthquake augmented the general panic, as at the Exodus (Psalms 77:18). Cp. the storm at Ebenezer (ch. 1 Samuel 7:10). so it was a very great trembling] Lit. “And it became a trembling of God,” i.e. a supernatural panic inspired by God. Cp. 2 Kings 7:6.
Barnes' Notes on 1 Samuel 14:15
The earth quaked - This naturally increased the panic to the utmost. Compare 1 Samuel 7:10; Joshua 10:11; Psalms 114:4.
Whedon's Commentary on 1 Samuel 14:15
15. Trembling — Fear, consternation, and horror. The earth quaked — Because of the vast multitude rushing to and fro, and beating one another down. Perhaps, also, an earthquake.
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