1 Samuel 29:1

Now the Philistines gathered together all their armies to Aphek: and the Israelites pitched by a fountain which is in Jezreel.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 29:1

BSB

Now the Philistines brought all their forces together at Aphek, while Israel camped by the spring in Jezreel.

AKJV

Now the Philistines gathered together all their armies to Aphek: and the Israelites pitched by a fountain which is in Jezreel.

CPDV

Then all the troops of the Philistines were gathered together at Aphek. But Israel also made camp, above the spring which is in Jezreel.

ERV

Now the Philistines gathered together all their hosts to Aphek: and the Israelites pitched by the fountain which is in Jezreel.

NHEB

Now the Philistines gathered together all their armies to Aphek: and the Israelites camped by the spring which is in Jezreel.

SMT

And the rovers will gather together all their camp to Aphek: and Israel encamping by a fountain which is in Jezreel.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Samuel 29:1

NowthePhilistinesH6430AdjectivegatheredtogetherH6908VerballtheirarmiesH4264Noun MasculinetoAphekH663Proper Name LocationandtheIsraelitesH3478Proper Name Masculine pitchedH2583VerbbyafountainH5869NounwhichisinJezreelH3157

Commentary for 1 Samuel 29:1

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

Overview of 1 Samuel 29:1

Summary

Armies gather in strategic locations for battle

Place

Aphek

Event

Armies assemble for war

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC