Be strong, and quit yourselves like men, O ye Philistines, that ye be not servants unto the Hebrews, as they have been to you: quit yourselves like men, and fight.
Be strong and fight like brave warriors, you Philistines! Don't let yourselves become slaves to the Hebrews like they have been slaves to you. Show courage and fight!
The Philistine commanders are rallying their troops to fight bravely against Israel, warning them not to become enslaved as they had enslaved the Israelites.
📚 Historical Context
This takes place during a major battle between the Philistines and Israelites around 1050 BC. The Philistines had been dominating and oppressing Israel for years, making them essentially servants. Now, seeing that Israel had brought the Ark of the Covenant to battle (which terrified the Philistines), the Philistine leaders knew this was a decisive moment that would determine who would rule over whom.
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