1 Samuel 14:16

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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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 14:16

BSB

Now when Saul's watchmen at Gibeah in Benjamin looked and saw the troops melting away and scattering in every direction,

AKJV

And the watchmen of Saul in Gibeah of Benjamin looked; and, behold, the multitude melted away, and they went on beating down one another.

CPDV

And the watchmen of Saul, who were at Gibeah of Benjamin, looked out, and behold, a multitude was thrown down and dispersed, this way and that.

ERV

And the watchmen of Saul in Gibeah of Benjamin looked; and, behold, the multitude melted away, and they went hither and thither.

NHEB

And the watchmen of Saul in Gibeah of Benjamin saw, and look, the multitude was scattering here and there.

SMT

And the watchman to Saul will see in the hill of Benjamin, and behold, the multitude melting away, and going, and fighting.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Samuel 14:16

AndthewatchmenH6822VerbofSaulH7586Proper Name MasculineinGibeahH1390ofBenjaminH1144Proper Name Masculine lookedH7200VerbandbeholdthemultitudeH1995Noun MasculinemeltedawayH4127VerbandtheywentH3212VerbonbeatingdownH1986Verboneanother

Commentary for 1 Samuel 14:16

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Overview of 1 Samuel 14:16

Summary

Saul's scouts witness enemy troops dissolving in chaos

Place

Gibeah

Event

Enemy forces collapse

Estimated Time Period

c. 1050 BC