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.
Fear spread through the entire Philistine army—those in camp, those out in the field, and everyone else. Even the garrison soldiers and the raiding parties were terrified, and the ground shook with an earthquake. It was an overwhelming panic that gripped everyone.
God caused such intense fear and panic among Israel's enemies that even the earth itself shook, creating complete chaos in the Philistine army.
📚 Historical Context
This occurred during a bold attack by Jonathan and his armor-bearer against a Philistine outpost, without his father King Saul's knowledge. The Philistines had been oppressing Israel and controlling much of their territory. Jonathan's faith-driven assault triggered this supernatural panic that spread throughout the entire enemy force.
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