When the men of Israel saw that they were in a strait, (for the people were distressed,) then the people did hide themselves in caves, and in thickets, and in rocks, and in high places, and in pits.
When the Israelite men saw they were in serious trouble and the people were in distress, they hid themselves in caves, thick bushes, rocky places, high ground, and pits.
The writer is describing how the Israelite army became so afraid and overwhelmed by their enemies that they scattered and hid wherever they could find shelter.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during King Saul's early reign when the Israelites were facing a massive Philistine army with 30,000 chariots and countless soldiers. The Israelites were vastly outnumbered and poorly equipped compared to their enemies who had superior weapons and military technology. This was before David's time, when Israel was still establishing itself as a unified kingdom under Saul's leadership.
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