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Verse 14

1 Samuel 14:23

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

So the LORD saved Israel that day, and the battle moved on beyond Beth-aven.

American Standard Version (1901)

So Jehovah saved Israel that day: and the battle passed over by Beth-aven.

Bible in Basic English

So the Lord made Israel safe that day: and the fight went over to Beth-aven.

Free Bible Version

On that day the Lord saved Israel, and the battle extended past Beth-aven.

King James (Authorized) Version

So the LORD saved Israel that day: and the battle passed over unto Beth-aven.

Translation for Translators

So Yahweh rescued the Israelis on that day. The Israeli soldiers continued to pursue their enemies beyond Beth-Aven town.

Unlocked Literal Bible

So Yahweh saved Israel that day, and the battle passed beyond Beth Aven.

Noah Webster Bible

So the LORD saved Israel that day: and the battle passed over to Beth-aven.

World English Bible

So Yahweh saved Israel that day; and the battle passed over by Beth Aven.

Young's Literal Translation

And Jehovah saveth Israel on that day, and the battle hath passed over to Beth-Aven.

Context

Jonathan’s Victory over the Philistines

²²When all the Israelites who had been hiding in the hill country of Ephraim heard that the Philistines were fleeing, they also joined Saul and Jonathan in the battle.²³So the LORD saved Israel that day, and the battle moved on beyond Beth-aven.

Summary

In this verse, we see that the Israelites were in distress as they were fighting the Philistines. King Saul made a rash decision by declaring a fast until evening, causing the people to be weakened due to lack of food. This impulsive action hindered the effectiveness of the army in battle. It serves as a reminder of the importance of seeking God's guidance and wisdom before making decisions, especially in times of difficulty and conflict.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

So the Lord saved Israel that day: and the battle passed over unto Beth-aven--that is, "Beth-el." It passed over the forest, now destroyed, on the central ridge of Palestine, then over to the other side from the eastern pass of Michmash (Sa1 14:31), to the western pass of Aijalon, through which they escaped into their own plains.

1 Samuel 14:23

Jonathan’s Victory over the Philistines

²²When all the Israelites who had been hiding in the hill country of Ephraim heard that the Philistines were fleeing, they also joined Saul and Jonathan in the battle.²³So the LORD saved Israel that day, and the battle moved on beyond Beth-aven.

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Berean Standard Bible

So the LORD saved Israel that day, and the battle moved on beyond Beth-aven.

American Standard Version (1901)

So Jehovah saved Israel that day: and the battle passed over by Beth-aven.

Bible in Basic English

So the Lord made Israel safe that day: and the fight went over to Beth-aven.

Free Bible Version

On that day the Lord saved Israel, and the battle extended past Beth-aven.

King James (Authorized) Version

So the LORD saved Israel that day: and the battle passed over unto Beth-aven.

Translation for Translators

So Yahweh rescued the Israelis on that day. The Israeli soldiers continued to pursue their enemies beyond Beth-Aven town.

Unlocked Literal Bible

So Yahweh saved Israel that day, and the battle passed beyond Beth Aven.

Noah Webster Bible

So the LORD saved Israel that day: and the battle passed over to Beth-aven.

World English Bible

So Yahweh saved Israel that day; and the battle passed over by Beth Aven.

Young's Literal Translation

And Jehovah saveth Israel on that day, and the battle hath passed over to Beth-Aven.