Likewise all the men of Israel which had hid themselves in mount Ephraim, when they heard that the Philistines fled, even they also followed hard after them in the battle.
All the Israelite men who had been hiding in the hills of Ephraim heard that the Philistines were running away, so they came out and joined the chase, pursuing them hard in battle.
This verse shows how victory can inspire courage - when the hiding Israelites saw God giving them success, they found the bravery to join the fight.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during King Saul's reign when Israel was constantly threatened by the Philistines, a powerful enemy with superior weapons and military technology. Many Israelites had fled to caves and hills out of fear, but Jonathan's bold attack on a Philistine garrison had sparked a supernatural panic that caused the enemy army to flee. Mount Ephraim refers to the central hill country of Israel where many had taken refuge.
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