1 Samuel 13:18
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.

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.

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.

Majority Standard Bible
another toward Beth-horon, and the third down the border road overlooking the Valley of Zeboim facing the wilderness.

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.

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 Version
and 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.

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 Bible
And 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 Bible
And 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 1917
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.

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 ...
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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
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.

2 Kings 13:20-21
And Elisha died and was buried. Now the Moabite raiders used to come into the land every spring. / Once, as the Israelites were burying a man, suddenly they saw a band of raiders, so they threw the man’s body into Elisha’s tomb. And as soon as his body touched the bones of Elisha, the man was revived and stood up on his feet.

2 Chronicles 20:2
Then some men came and told Jehoshaphat, “A vast army is coming against you from Edom, from beyond the Sea; they are already in Hazazon-tamar” (that is, En-gedi).

Isaiah 10:28-32
Assyria has entered Aiath and passed through Migron, storing their supplies at Michmash. / They have crossed at the ford: “We will spend the night at Geba.” Ramah trembles; Gibeah of Saul flees. / Cry aloud, O Daughter of Gallim! Listen, O Laishah! O wretched Anathoth! ...

Jeremiah 1:1
These are the words of Jeremiah son of Hilkiah, one of the priests in Anathoth in the territory of Benjamin.

Jeremiah 6:1
“Run for cover, O sons of Benjamin; flee from Jerusalem! Sound the ram’s horn in Tekoa; send up a signal over Beth-haccherem, for disaster looms from the north, even great destruction.

Jeremiah 31:15
This is what the LORD says: “A voice is heard in Ramah, mourning and great weeping, Rachel weeping for her children and refusing to be comforted, because they are no more.”

Matthew 2:16-18
When Herod saw that he had been outwitted by the Magi, he was filled with rage. Sending orders, he put to death all the boys in Bethlehem and its vicinity who were two years old and under, according to the time he had learned from the Magi. / Then what was spoken through the prophet Jeremiah was fulfilled: / “A voice is heard in Ramah, weeping and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children and refusing to be comforted, because they are no more.”

Matthew 4:13-16
Leaving Nazareth, He went and lived in Capernaum, which is by the sea in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali, / to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: / “Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali, the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles— ...


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.

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1 Samuel 13
1. Saul's select band
3. 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 company
This phrase indicates a division of forces, suggesting a strategic military maneuver. In the context of ancient warfare, dividing troops into companies allowed for more flexible and targeted attacks. The Hebrew word for "company" here is "חֶבֶר" (chever), which can also mean a band or group. This reflects the organized nature of the Philistine forces, emphasizing their military prowess and the threat they posed to Israel.

turned toward Beth-horon
Beth-horon was a significant location in ancient Israel, consisting of two towns, Upper and Lower Beth-horon, situated on a strategic pass between the coastal plain and the hill country. The Hebrew root "פָּנָה" (panah), meaning "to turn," suggests a deliberate movement or change in direction. Historically, Beth-horon was the site of several important battles, including those during the time of Joshua (Joshua 10:10-11). The Philistines' movement toward Beth-horon indicates their intent to control key routes and exert influence over the region.

another company turned toward the border
This phrase highlights the Philistines' strategic positioning along the borders of Israel. The word "border" in Hebrew is "גְּבוּל" (gevul), which can also mean boundary or territory. This suggests the Philistines were not only interested in direct confrontation but also in encroaching upon Israelite territory, testing the limits of their control and sovereignty.

overlooking the Valley of Zeboim
The Valley of Zeboim is mentioned here as a geographical marker. The Hebrew word "נֶגֶד" (neged), translated as "overlooking," implies a position of advantage or surveillance. This valley, whose name means "hyenas" in Hebrew, was likely a desolate and rugged area, making it a strategic location for monitoring enemy movements. The Philistines' presence here underscores their tactical acumen and their intent to dominate the landscape.

facing the wilderness
The term "wilderness" in Hebrew is "מִדְבָּר" (midbar), often referring to uninhabited or sparsely populated areas. In biblical times, the wilderness was seen as a place of testing and trial, as well as refuge. The Philistines' orientation toward the wilderness suggests they were prepared for both offensive and defensive maneuvers, ready to exploit the terrain to their advantage. This positioning also symbolizes the looming threat and uncertainty faced by the Israelites, as their enemies encroached upon their land.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
another
אֶחָד֙ (’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


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