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1 Samuel 14:16

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And the watchmen of Saul in Gibeah of Benjamin looked; and, behold, the multitude melted away, and they went on beating down one another.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Saul's guards in Gibeah of Benjamin looked out and saw the enemy army falling apart and scattering in all directions, with soldiers attacking each other in confusion.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse describes how Saul's watchmen witnessed the Philistine army collapsing into chaos, with soldiers turning on each other in panic.

📚 Historical Context

This occurs during the battle where Jonathan and his armor-bearer had secretly attacked a Philistine outpost, causing God to send panic through the entire Philistine army. The Philistines became so confused they began fighting each other, not knowing who was friend or foe. Saul's watchmen in his hometown of Gibeah witnessed this supernatural victory from their vantage point.

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