Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version another toward Beth Horon, and the third toward the borderland overlooking the Valley of Zeboyim facing the wilderness. New Living Translation another went west to Beth-horon, and the third moved toward the border above the valley of Zeboim near the wilderness. English Standard Version another company turned toward Beth-horon; and another company turned toward the border that looks down on the Valley of Zeboim toward the wilderness. Berean Standard Bible another toward Beth-horon, and the third down the border road overlooking the Valley of Zeboim facing the wilderness. Berean Literal Bible And one company turned to the way of Beth-Horon. And one company turned to the way of the border which is looking on the Valley of Zeboim toward the wilderness. King James Bible And another company turned the way to Bethhoron: and another company turned to the way of the border that looketh to the valley of Zeboim toward the wilderness. New King James Version another company turned to the road to Beth Horon, and another company turned to the road of the border that overlooks the Valley of Zeboim toward the wilderness. New American Standard Bible and another company turned toward Beth-horon, and another company turned toward the border that overlooks the Valley of Zeboim toward the wilderness. NASB 1995 and another company turned toward Beth-horon, and another company turned toward the border which overlooks the valley of Zeboim toward the wilderness. NASB 1977 and another company turned toward Beth-horon, and another company turned toward the border which overlooks the valley of Zeboim toward the wilderness. Legacy Standard Bible and another company turned to the way of Beth-horon, and another company turned to the way of the border which overlooks the valley of Zeboim toward the wilderness. Amplified Bible another company turned toward Beth-horon, and another toward the border overlooking the Valley of Zeboim toward the wilderness. Berean Annotated Bible another toward Beth-horon (house of hollowness), and the third down the border road overlooking the Valley of Zeboim (speckled) facing the wilderness. Christian Standard Bible The next division headed toward the Beth-horon road, and the last division headed down the border road that looks out over the Zeboim Valley toward the wilderness. Holman Christian Standard Bible The next division headed toward the Beth-horon road, and the last division headed down the border road that looks out over the Valley of Zeboim toward the wilderness. American Standard Version and another company turned the way to Beth-horon; and another company turned the way of the border that looketh down upon the valley of Zeboim toward the wilderness. Contemporary English Version Another patrol would go west along the road to Beth-Horon. A third patrol would go east toward the desert on the road to the ridge that overlooks Zeboim Valley. English Revised Version and another company turned the way to Beth-horon: and another company turned the way of the border that looketh down upon the valley of Zeboim toward the wilderness. GOD'S WORD® Translation Another column turned onto the road to Beth Horon. And one turned onto the road toward the region that overlooks the valley of Zeboim and the desert. Good News Translation another went toward Beth Horon, and the other one went to the border overlooking Zeboim Valley and the wilderness. International Standard Version one company turned in the direction of Beth-horon, while the one company turned toward the border that overlooks the valley of Zeboiim toward the desert. NET Bible another band turned toward the road leading to Beth Horon; and yet another band turned toward the road leading to the border that overlooks the valley of Zeboim in the direction of the desert. New Heart English Bible and another company turned the way to Beth Horon; and another company turned toward the border that overlooks the valley of Zeboim. Webster's Bible Translation And another company turned the way to Beth-horon: and another company turned to the way of the border that looketh to the valley of Zeboim towards the wilderness. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bibleanother toward Beth-horon, and the third down the border road overlooking the Valley of Zeboim facing the wilderness. World English Bible another company turned the way to Beth Horon; and another company turned the way of the border that looks down on the valley of Zeboim toward the wilderness. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand one detachment turns the way of Beth-Horon, and one detachment turns the way of the border which is looking on the Valley of the Zeboim, toward the wilderness. Berean Literal Bible And one company turned to the way of Beth-Horon. And one company turned to the way of the border which is looking on the Valley of Zeboim toward the wilderness. Young's Literal Translation and the one detachment turneth the way of Beth-Horon, and the one detachment turneth the way of the border which is looking on the valley of the Zeboim, toward the wilderness. Smith's Literal Translation And one head will turn the way of the House of the Hollow; and one head will turn the way of the bound projecting over the valley of the hyenas of the desert. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd another went by the way of Beth-horon, and the third turned to the way of the border, above the valley of Seboim towards the desert. Catholic Public Domain Version Then another entered along the way of Beth-horon. But the third turned itself to the way of the border, overhanging the valley of Zeboim, opposite the desert. New American Bible another turned in the direction of Beth-horon; and the third took the road for Geba that overlooks the Valley of the Hyenas toward the desert. New Revised Standard Version another company turned toward Beth-horon, and another company turned toward the mountain that looks down upon the valley of Zeboim toward the wilderness. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd another went toward the way of Beth-hauran; and another turned toward the way of the border that looks toward the valley of Zebaon and to the wilderness. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And another division went on the road of Bayth Khuran, and another division turned for the road of the border that faces the valley of Tsabown and toward the desert OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917and another company turned the way to Beth-horon; and another company turned the way of the border that looketh down upon the valley of Zeboim toward the wilderness. Brenton Septuagint Translation and another company turning the way of Baethoron, and another company turning by the way of Gabae that turns aside to Gai of Sabim. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Israel Without Weapons…17And raiders went out of the Philistine camp in three divisions. One headed toward Ophrah in the land of Shual, 18another toward Beth-horon, and the third down the border road overlooking the Valley of Zeboim facing the wilderness. 19And no blacksmith could be found in all the land of Israel, because the Philistines had said, “The Hebrews must not be allowed to make swords or spears.”… Cross References another toward Beth-horon, Joshua 10:10-11 And the LORD threw them into confusion before Israel, who defeated them in a great slaughter at Gibeon, pursued them along the ascent to Beth-horon, and struck them down as far as Azekah and Makkedah. / As they fled before Israel along the descent from Beth-horon to Azekah, the LORD cast down on them large hailstones from the sky, and more of them were killed by the hailstones than by the swords of the Israelites. Joshua 16:3 Then it descended westward to the border of the Japhletites as far as the border of Lower Beth-horon and on to Gezer, and it ended at the Sea. 2 Chronicles 25:13 Meanwhile the troops that Amaziah had dismissed from battle raided the cities of Judah, from Samaria to Beth-horon. They struck down 3,000 people and carried off a great deal of plunder. and the third down the border road overlooking the Valley of Zeboim Joshua 18:12-14 On the north side their border began at the Jordan, went up past the northern slope of Jericho, headed west through the hill country, and came out at the wilderness of Beth-aven. / From there the border crossed over to the southern slope of Luz (that is, Bethel) and went down to Ataroth-addar on the hill south of Lower Beth-horon. / On the west side the border curved southward from the hill facing Beth-horon on the south and came out at Kiriath-baal (that is, Kiriath-jearim), a city of the sons of Judah. This was the western side. Joshua 15:6-8 went up to Beth-hoglah, proceeded north of Beth-arabah, and went up to the Stone of Bohan son of Reuben. / Then the border went up to Debir from the Valley of Achor, turning north to Gilgal, which faces the Ascent of Adummim south of the ravine. It continued along the waters of En-shemesh and came out at En-rogel. / From there the border went up the Valley of Ben-hinnom along the southern slope of the Jebusites (that is, Jerusalem) and ascended to the top of the hill that faces the Valley of Hinnom on the west, at the northern end of the Valley of Rephaim. Deuteronomy 29:23 All its soil will be a burning waste of sulfur and salt, unsown and unproductive, with no plant growing on it, just like the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, Admah and Zeboiim, which the LORD overthrew in His fierce anger. facing the wilderness. 2 Samuel 15:23 Everyone in the countryside was weeping loudly as all the people passed by. And as the king crossed the Kidron Valley, all the people also passed toward the way of the wilderness. 1 Samuel 23:14-15 And David stayed in the wilderness strongholds and in the hill country of the Wilderness of Ziph. Day after day Saul searched for him, but God would not deliver David into his hand. / While David was in Horesh in the Wilderness of Ziph, he saw that Saul had come out to take his life. 1 Samuel 26:2-3 So Saul, accompanied by three thousand chosen men of Israel, went down to the Wilderness of Ziph to search for David there. / Saul camped beside the road at the hill of Hachilah opposite Jeshimon, but David was living in the wilderness. When he realized that Saul had followed him there, Judges 18:29 They named it Dan, after their forefather Dan, who was born to Israel—though the city was formerly named Laish. Joshua 18:28 Zelah, Haeleph, Jebus (that is, Jerusalem), Gibeah, and Kiriath-jearim—fourteen cities, along with their villages. This was the inheritance of the clans of the tribe of Benjamin. 2 Samuel 5:25 So David did as the LORD had commanded him, and he struck down the Philistines all the way from Gibeon to Gezer. 2 Kings 2:23-25 From there, Elisha went up to Bethel, and as he was walking up the road, a group of boys came out of the city and jeered at him, chanting, “Go up, you baldhead! Go up, you baldhead!” / Then he turned around, looked at them, and called down a curse on them in the name of the LORD. Suddenly two female bears came out of the woods and mauled forty-two of the boys. / And Elisha went on to Mount Carmel, and from there he returned to Samaria. 2 Kings 4:42 Now a man from Baal-shalishah came to the man of God with a sack of twenty loaves of barley bread from the first ripe grain. “Give it to the people to eat,” said Elisha. 2 Kings 6:24 Some time later, Ben-hadad king of Aram assembled his entire army and marched up to besiege Samaria. 2 Kings 7:17 Now the king had appointed the officer on whose arm he leaned to be in charge of the gate, but the people trampled him in the gateway, and he died, just as the man of God had foretold when the king had come to him. Treasury of Scripture And another company turned the way to Bethhoron: and another company turned to the way of the border that looks to the valley of Zeboim toward the wilderness. Beth-horon Joshua 10:11 And it came to pass, as they fled from before Israel, and were in the going down to Bethhoron, that the LORD cast down great stones from heaven upon them unto Azekah, and they died: they were more which died with hailstones than they whom the children of Israel slew with the sword. Joshua 16:3,5 And goeth down westward to the coast of Japhleti, unto the coast of Bethhoron the nether, and to Gezer: and the goings out thereof are at the sea… Joshua 18:13,14 And the border went over from thence toward Luz, to the side of Luz, which is Bethel, southward; and the border descended to Atarothadar, near the hill that lieth on the south side of the nether Bethhoron… Zeboim Genesis 14:2 That these made war with Bera king of Sodom, and with Birsha king of Gomorrah, Shinab king of Admah, and Shemeber king of Zeboiim, and the king of Bela, which is Zoar. Nehemiah 11:34 Hadid, Zeboim, Neballat, Hosea 11:8 How shall I give thee up, Ephraim? how shall I deliver thee, Israel? how shall I make thee as Admah? how shall I set thee as Zeboim? mine heart is turned within me, my repentings are kindled together. Jump to Previous Beth Bethhoron Beth-Horon Beth-Hor'on Border Company Desert Detachment Direction District Hill Horon Looks Overlooking Overlooks Third Towards Turned Valley Waste Way Wilderness Zeboiim Zeboim Zebo'imJump to Next Beth Bethhoron Beth-Horon Beth-Hor'on Border Company Desert Detachment Direction District Hill Horon Looks Overlooking Overlooks Third Towards Turned Valley Waste Way Wilderness Zeboiim Zeboim Zebo'im1 Samuel 13 1. Saul's select band3. He calls the Hebrews to Gilgal against the Philistines 5. The Philistines' great army 6. The distress of the Israelites 8. Saul, weary of staying for Samuel, sacrifices 11. Samuel reproves him 17. The three raiding parties of the Philistines 19. The policy of the Philistines, to allow no blacksmith in Israel another toward Beth-horon Beth-horon refers to two adjacent towns, Upper and Lower Beth-horon, located on a strategic pass between the coastal plain and the hill country of Ephraim. This route was significant for military movements, as it provided a direct path to the heart of Israel. Historically, Beth-horon was the site of several important battles, including Joshua's victory over the Amorites (Joshua 10:10-11). The Philistines' movement toward Beth-horon indicates their strategic intent to control key access points and exert influence over the region. and the third down the border road overlooking the Valley of Zeboim facing the wilderness Persons / Places / Events 1. PhilistinesThe Philistines were a significant adversary of Israel during the time of Saul. They were known for their military prowess and were often in conflict with the Israelites. 2. Beth-horon A strategic location in ancient Israel, Beth-horon was a pass through which armies would travel. It was significant in various military campaigns throughout the Old Testament. 3. Valley of Zeboim This valley is mentioned as a geographical marker, indicating the direction of the Philistine raiding parties. It is part of the landscape that defined the borders of Israel. 4. Wilderness The wilderness often symbolizes desolation and testing in the Bible. It is a place where God's people are often refined and tested. 5. Saul The first king of Israel, Saul's reign was marked by his struggles with obedience to God and his conflicts with the Philistines. Teaching Points Strategic Locations in Spiritual WarfareJust as Beth-horon and the Valley of Zeboim were strategic locations in physical battles, we must identify and guard strategic areas in our spiritual lives where the enemy might attack. The Importance of Obedience Saul's reign is a cautionary tale about the consequences of disobedience to God. We must strive to obey God's commands fully, trusting in His wisdom and timing. God's Sovereignty in Battles The history of Israel's battles, including those at Beth-horon, reminds us that God is sovereign over all circumstances. We can trust Him to fight for us in our spiritual battles. Faith Over Fear Jonathan's actions in the subsequent chapter show the power of faith over fear. We are called to step out in faith, trusting God to deliver us from our enemies. The Role of Testing The wilderness represents times of testing and refinement. We should embrace these times as opportunities for growth and deeper reliance on God. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Samuel 13:18?2. How does 1 Samuel 13:18 demonstrate the Philistines' strategic military movements? 3. What can we learn about vigilance from the Philistines' actions in this verse? 4. How does 1 Samuel 13:18 connect with Israel's need for a strong leader? 5. How should believers respond to spiritual threats, inspired by 1 Samuel 13:18? 6. What does 1 Samuel 13:18 teach about the importance of preparedness in faith? 7. What historical evidence supports the events described in 1 Samuel 13:18? 8. How does 1 Samuel 13:18 reflect the military strategies of ancient Israel? 9. What is the significance of the raiding parties in 1 Samuel 13:18? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 13? 11. Are there any historical or archaeological findings that confirm or challenge the events and relationships mentioned in 1 Samuel 18? 12. Why does 1 Chronicles 18:12 credit Abishai with killing 18,000 Edomites, while 2 Samuel 8:13 attributes the same victory to David? 13. How does 1 Samuel 13:1-2 reconcile with Acts 13:21, which states Saul reigned for forty years? 14. Acts 13:19-20: Why does Paul's recounting of Israel's history (a 450-year period) seem to conflict with Old Testament timelines? What Does 1 Samuel 13:18 Mean Setting the Scene“Then raiders came out of the Philistine camp in three companies: one headed toward Ophrah in the land of Shual, another toward Beth-horon, and the third down the border road overlooking the Valley of Zeboim facing the wilderness.” (1 Samuel 13:17-18) • Israel is reeling under Philistine dominance after Saul’s ill-timed sacrifice (1 Samuel 13:8-14). • With only two swords in the whole army (1 Samuel 13:19-22), the people are materially and psychologically disarmed. • The verse records how the Philistines divide their forces, showing calculated intent to isolate, intimidate, and plunder—echoing earlier enemy strategies (Judges 6:3-4). The Tactical Spread of the Philistines • Three prongs ensure coverage of Israel’s central hill country: – North (Ophrah/Shual) to cut off potential reinforcements from Ephraim. – West (Beth-horon) to control an ancient ascent toward the heartland (cf. Joshua 10:10-11). – East/Southeast (Valley of Zeboim) to guard the wilderness route toward the Jordan. • By surrounding Saul’s smaller force, the Philistines mimic future Assyrian tactics of encirclement (2 Kings 18:13-17). • The verse underscores that God’s people, when spiritually compromised, can appear hemmed in on every side (Psalm 118:10-12). Beth-horon: A High Road of Vulnerability • Beth-horon sits on a ridgeline road dropping toward the coastal plain, a corridor Joshua once used for victory (Joshua 10:10-14). • Control of this pass severs west-east trade and troop movement—crippling Israel’s economy and morale. • The Philistines exploit a spot God’s people once triumphed over, reminding us that yesterday’s victories do not guarantee today’s security (1 Corinthians 10:12). The Border Road to the Valley of Zeboim: Pressing the Perimeter • “Border road” points to the edge of Benjamin’s territory; “Zeboim” (“hyenas” valley) lies near Jericho’s wilderness approach. • By occupying this rim, the Philistines: – Threaten desert escape routes. – Intimidate settlers in fringe villages (cf. Nehemiah 11:34). • Israel’s borders buckle when its heart has strayed; obedience, not geography, is the sure defense (Deuteronomy 28:52). Spiritual Lessons for Today • The enemy still divides his assaults—mind, body, and spirit—to scatter believers (1 Peter 5:8). • Like Saul’s disarmed troops, Christians neglecting the “full armor of God” (Ephesians 6:11-17) become easy targets. • God later delivers His people through Jonathan’s bold faith (1 Samuel 14:6-15), illustrating that trust in the Lord, not superior weaponry, turns the tide (Psalm 20:7). summary 1 Samuel 13:18 captures a snapshot of Philistine strategy: three raiding columns extending north, west, and southeast to strangle Israel’s mobility and morale. The verse highlights Israel’s vulnerability without wholehearted reliance on the Lord and reminds believers that spiritual compromise invites multifaceted attacks. Yet even in encirclement, God can raise courageous faith to reverse the enemy’s advance. Hebrew anotherאֶחָד֙ (’e·ḥāḏ) Number - masculine singular Strong's 259: United, one, first toward Beth-horon, חֹר֑וֹן (ḥō·rō·wn) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 1032: Beth-horon -- 'place of a hollow', two adjoining cities in Palestine and the [third] וְהָרֹ֨אשׁ (wə·hā·rōš) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7218: The head down the border הַגְּב֔וּל (hag·gə·ḇūl) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1366: A cord, a boundary, the territory inclosed road דֶּ֣רֶךְ (de·reḵ) Noun - common singular construct Strong's 1870: A road, a course of life, mode of action overlooking הַנִּשְׁקָ֛ף (han·niš·qāp̄) Article | Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 8259: To overhang, look out or down the Valley of Zeboim גֵּ֥י (gê) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 1516: A valley facing the wilderness. הַמִּדְבָּֽרָה׃ (ham·miḏ·bā·rāh) Article | Noun - masculine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 4057: A pasture, a desert, speech Links 1 Samuel 13:18 NIV1 Samuel 13:18 NLT 1 Samuel 13:18 ESV 1 Samuel 13:18 NASB 1 Samuel 13:18 KJV 1 Samuel 13:18 BibleApps.com 1 Samuel 13:18 Biblia Paralela 1 Samuel 13:18 Chinese Bible 1 Samuel 13:18 French Bible 1 Samuel 13:18 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Samuel 13:18 And another company turned the way (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) |
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