1 Samuel 13:20

But all the Israelites went down to the Philistines, to sharpen every man his share, and his coulter, and his axe, and his mattock.

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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 13:20

BSB
Instead, all the Israelites would go down to the Philistines to sharpen their plowshares, mattocks, axes, and sickles.
AKJV
But all the Israelites went down to the Philistines, to sharpen every man his share, and his coulter, and his ax, and his mattock.
CPDV
Therefore, all of Israel descended to the Philistines, so that each man could sharpen his plowshare, or pick axe, or hatchet, or hoe.
ERV
but all the Israelites went down to the Philistines, to sharpen every man his share, and his coulter, and his axe, and his mattock;
NHEB
But all Israel would go down to the Philistines, each to sharpen his plowshare, mattock, axe, and sickle;
SMT
And all Israel went down to the rovers, to hammer each his plough-shares, and his coulter, and his axe, and his plough-shares.

Commentary for 1 Samuel 13:20

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 Samuel 13:20
Summary
Israelites depend on Philistine for tool sharpening
Place
Israel, Philistia
Event
Israelites seek enemy tool services
Estimated Time Period
c. 1050 BC
Category
Narrative