1 Samuel 28:4

And the Philistines gathered themselves together, and came and pitched in Shunem: and Saul gathered all Israel together, and they pitched in Gilboa.

King James Version

View Chapter

Other Translations for 1 Samuel 28:4

BSB

The Philistines came together and camped at Shunem, while Saul gathered all Israel and camped at Gilboa.

AKJV

And the Philistines gathered themselves together, and came and pitched in Shunem: and Saul gathered all Israel together, and they pitched in Gilboa.

CPDV

And the Philistines gathered together, and they arrived and made camp at Shunem. Then Saul also gathered all of Israel, and he arrived at Gilboa.

ERV

And the Philistines gathered themselves together, and came and pitched in Shunem: and Saul gathered all Israel together, and they pitched in Gilboa.

NHEB

The Philistines gathered themselves together, and came and camped in Shunem: and Saul gathered all Israel together, and they camped in Gilboa.

SMT

And the rovers will gather together, and will come and encamp in Shunem: and Saul will gather together all Israel, and they will encamp in Gilboa.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Samuel 28:4

AndthePhilistinesH6430AdjectivegatheredthemselvestogetherH6908VerbandcameH935VerbandpitchedH2583VerbinShunemH7766Proper Name LocationandSaulH7586Proper Name Masculine gatheredH6908VerballIsraelH3478Proper Name Masculine togetherH6908VerbandtheypitchedH2583VerbinGilboaH1533Proper Name Location

Commentary for 1 Samuel 28:4

Please note: this is not Scripture

These study resources are provided for informational purposes only. They reflect human interpretation, are subject to human error, and should not be considered divinely inspired or authoritative.

Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 1 Samuel 28:4

Summary

Two armies position themselves for impending battle

Place

Shunem and Gilboa

Event

Armies assemble for combat

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC