Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then panic struck the whole army—those in the camp and field, and those in the outposts and raiding parties—and the ground shook. It was a panic sent by God. New Living Translation Suddenly, panic broke out in the Philistine army, both in the camp and in the field, including even the outposts and raiding parties. And just then an earthquake struck, and everyone was terrified. English Standard Version And there was a panic in the camp, in the field, and among all the people. The garrison and even the raiders trembled, the earth quaked, and it became a very great panic. Berean Standard Bible Then panic struck the Philistines in the camp, in the field, and among all the people. Even those in the outposts and raiding parties trembled. Indeed, the earth quaked, and panic spread from God. King James Bible And there was trembling in the host, in the field, and among all the people: the garrison, and the spoilers, they also trembled, and the earth quaked: so it was a very great trembling. New King James Version And there was trembling in the camp, in the field, and among all the people. The garrison and the raiders also trembled; and the earth quaked, so that it was a very great trembling. New American Standard Bible And there was a trembling in the camp, in the field, and among all the people. Even the garrison and the raiders trembled, and the earth quaked so that it became a great trembling. NASB 1995 And there was a trembling in the camp, in the field, and among all the people. Even the garrison and the raiders trembled, and the earth quaked so that it became a great trembling. NASB 1977 And there was a trembling in the camp, in the field, and among all the people. Even the garrison and the raiders trembled, and the earth quaked so that it became a great trembling. Legacy Standard Bible And there was a trembling in the camp, in the field, and among all the people. Even the garrison and the raiders trembled, and the earth quaked so that it became a great trembling. Amplified Bible And there was trembling in the [Philistine] camp, in the field, and among all the people; even the garrison and the raiding party trembled [in fear], and the earth quaked and it became a trembling and terror from God. Christian Standard Bible Terror spread through the Philistine camp and the open fields to all the troops. Even the garrison and the raiding parties were terrified. The earth shook, and terror spread from God. Holman Christian Standard Bible Terror spread through the Philistine camp and the open fields to all the troops. Even the garrison and the raiding parties were terrified. The earth shook, and terror spread from God. American Standard Version And there was a trembling in the camp, in the field, and among all the people; the garrison, and the spoilers, they also trembled; and the earth quaked: so there was an exceeding great trembling. Contemporary English Version The whole Philistine army panicked--those in camp, those on guard duty, those in the fields, and those on raiding patrols. All of them were afraid and confused. Then God sent an earthquake, and the ground began to tremble. English Revised Version And there was a trembling in the camp, in the field, and among all the people; the garrison, and the spoilers, they also trembled: and the earth quaked; so there was an exceeding great trembling. GOD'S WORD® Translation There was panic among the army in the field and all the troops in the military post. The raiding party also trembled [in fear]. The earth shook, and there was a panic sent from God. Good News Translation All the Philistines in the countryside were terrified; the raiders and the soldiers in the camp trembled with fear; the earth shook, and there was great panic. International Standard Version There was terror in the camp, in the field, and among all the people. Even the garrison and the raiders were terrified. The earth shook, and there was even greater terror. Majority Standard Bible Then panic struck the Philistines in the camp, in the field, and among all the people. Even those in the outposts and raiding parties trembled. Indeed, the earth quaked, and panic spread from God. NET Bible Then fear overwhelmed those who were in the camp, those who were in the field, all the army in the garrison, and the raiding bands. They trembled and the ground shook. This fear was caused by God. New Heart English Bible And there was a terror in the camp, and in the field, and among all the people. The garrison and even the raiders were terrified. And the earth quaked, and it became a terror of God. Webster's Bible Translation And there was trembling in the host, in the field, and among all the people: the garrison, and the spoilers, they also trembled, and the earth quaked: so it was a very great trembling. World English Bible There was a trembling in the camp, in the field, and among all the people; the garrison and the raiders also trembled; and the earth quaked, so there was an exceedingly great trembling. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand there is a trembling in the camp, in the field, and among all the people, the station and the destroyers have trembled—even they, and the earth shakes, and it becomes a trembling of God. Young's Literal Translation and there is a trembling in the camp, in the field, and among all the people, the station and the destroyers have trembled -- even they, and the earth shaketh, and it becometh a trembling of God. Smith's Literal Translation And terror will be in the camp, in the field, and in all the people of the garrison: and the destroyers trembled, they also, and the earth will be moved; and it will be for the terror of God. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd there was a miracle in the camp, through the fields: yea and all the people of their garrison, who had gone out to plunder, were amazed, and the earth trembled: and it happened as a miracle from God. Catholic Public Domain Version And a miracle occurred in the camp, out in the fields. And all of the people of their garrison, who had gone out in order to plunder, were stupefied. And the earth trembled. And it happened as a miracle from God. New American Bible Then terror spread through the camp and the countryside; all the soldiers in the outpost and in the raiding parties shuddered in terror. The earth shook with an awesome shuddering. New Revised Standard Version There was a panic in the camp, in the field, and among all the people; the garrison and even the raiders trembled; the earth quaked; and it became a very great panic. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd there was trembling in the camp, in the field, and among all the people that stood by; and the raiders also trembled and the earth quaked; and the fear of the LORD fell upon them. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And there was terror from the camp that was in the field and among all the people who remained, and the Destroyers shook also, and the Earth shook, and the awe of LORD JEHOVAH was upon them OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And there was a trembling in the camp in the field, and among all the people; the garrison, and the spoilers, they also trembled; and the earth quaked; so it grew into a terror from God. Brenton Septuagint Translation And there was dismay in the camp, and in the field; and all the people in Messab, and the spoilers were amazed; and they would not act, and the land was terror-struck, and there was dismay from the lord. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jonathan's Victory over the Philistines…14In that first assault, Jonathan and his armor-bearer struck down about twenty men over half an acre of land. 15Then terror struck the Philistines in the camp, in the field, and among all the people. Even those in the outposts and raiding parties trembled. Indeed, the earth quaked and panic spread from God. 16Now when Saul’s watchmen at Gibeah in Benjamin looked and saw the troops melting away and scattering in every direction,… Cross References Judges 7:21-22 Each Israelite took his position around the camp, and the entire Midianite army fled, crying out as they ran. / And when the three hundred rams’ horns sounded, the LORD set all the men in the camp against one another with their swords. The army fled to Beth-shittah toward Zererah as far as the border of Abel-meholah near Tabbath. 2 Kings 7:6-7 For the Lord had caused the Arameans to hear the sound of chariots, horses, and a great army, so that they said to one another, “Look, the king of Israel must have hired the kings of the Hittites and Egyptians to attack us.” / Thus the Arameans had arisen and fled at twilight, abandoning their tents and horses and donkeys. The camp was intact, and they had run for their lives. Exodus 23:27 I will send My terror ahead of you and throw into confusion every nation you encounter. I will make all your enemies turn and run. Joshua 10:10 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. 2 Chronicles 20:22-24 The moment they began their shouts and praises, the LORD set ambushes against the men of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir who had come against Judah, and they were defeated. / The Ammonites and Moabites rose up against the inhabitants of Mount Seir, devoting them to destruction. And when they had finished off the inhabitants of Seir, they helped to destroy one another. / When the men of Judah came to a place overlooking the wilderness, they looked for the vast army, but there were only corpses lying on the ground; no one had escaped. Isaiah 19:2 “So I will incite Egyptian against Egyptian; brother will fight against brother, neighbor against neighbor, city against city, and kingdom against kingdom. Isaiah 33:14 The sinners in Zion are afraid; trembling grips the ungodly: “Who of us can dwell with a consuming fire? Who of us can dwell with everlasting flames?” Jeremiah 20:11 But the LORD is with me like a fearsome warrior. Therefore, my persecutors will stumble and will not prevail. Since they have not succeeded, they will be utterly put to shame, with an everlasting disgrace that will never be forgotten. Ezekiel 38:21 And I will summon a sword against Gog on all My mountains, declares the Lord GOD, and every man’s sword will be against his brother. Zechariah 14:13 On that day a great panic from the LORD will come upon them, so that each will seize the hand of another, and the hand of one will rise against the other. Matthew 24:7 Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be famines and earthquakes in various places. Mark 13:8 Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places, as well as famines. These are the beginning of birth pains. Luke 21:9-11 When you hear of wars and rebellions, do not be alarmed. These things must happen first, but the end is not imminent.” / Then He told them, “Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. / There will be great earthquakes, famines, and pestilences in various places, along with fearful sights and great signs from heaven. Acts 2:19-20 I will show wonders in the heavens above and signs on the earth below, blood and fire and billows of smoke. / The sun will be turned to darkness, and the moon to blood, before the coming of the great and glorious Day of the Lord. Acts 16:26 Suddenly a strong earthquake shook the foundations of the prison. At once all the doors flew open and everyone’s chains came loose. Treasury of Scripture And there was trembling in the host, in the field, and among all the people: the garrison, and the spoilers, they also trembled, and the earth quaked: so it was a very great trembling. there was trembling Joshua 2:9 And she said unto the men, I know that the LORD hath given you the land, and that your terror is fallen upon us, and that all the inhabitants of the land faint because of you. Judges 7:21 And they stood every man in his place round about the camp: and all the host ran, and cried, and fled. 2 Kings 7:6,7 For the Lord had made the host of the Syrians to hear a noise of chariots, and a noise of horses, even the noise of a great host: and they said one to another, Lo, the king of Israel hath hired against us the kings of the Hittites, and the kings of the Egyptians, to come upon us… the spoilers 1 Samuel 13:17,23 And the spoilers came out of the camp of the Philistines in three companies: one company turned unto the way that leadeth to Ophrah, unto the land of Shual: … the earth quaked Exodus 19:18 And mount Sinai was altogether on a smoke, because the LORD descended upon it in fire: and the smoke thereof ascended as the smoke of a furnace, and the whole mount quaked greatly. Matthew 24:6 And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. Matthew 27:50,51 Jesus, when he had cried again with a loud voice, yielded up the ghost… Genesis 35:5 And they journeyed: and the terror of God was upon the cities that were round about them, and they did not pursue after the sons of Jacob. Leviticus 26:36,37 And upon them that are left alive of you I will send a faintness into their hearts in the lands of their enemies; and the sound of a shaken leaf shall chase them; and they shall flee, as fleeing from a sword; and they shall fall when none pursueth… 2 Samuel 5:24 And let it be, when thou hearest the sound of a going in the tops of the mulberry trees, that then thou shalt bestir thyself: for then shall the LORD go out before thee, to smite the host of the Philistines. Jump to Previous Armed Army Camp Earth Exceeding Host Outposts Panic Parties Quaked Raiders Raiding Shook Spoilers Struck Tents Terror Trembled Trembling WholeJump to Next Armed Army Camp Earth Exceeding Host Outposts Panic Parties Quaked Raiders Raiding Shook Spoilers Struck Tents Terror Trembled Trembling Whole1 Samuel 14 1. Jonathan goes and miraculously smites the Philistine's garrison15. A divine terror makes them beat themselves 17. Saul, not staying the priest's answer, sets on them 21. The captivated Hebrews, and the hidden Israelites, join against them. 24. Saul's unadvised adjuration hinders the victory 31. He restrains the people from eating blood 35. He builds an altar 37. Jonathan, taken by lot, is save by the people 47. Saul's victories, strength, and family Then panic struck the Philistines in the camp, in the field, and among all the people. The Philistines were a significant military power in the region, often in conflict with Israel. The panic that struck them was a divine intervention, as the Philistines were known for their military prowess and would not easily be frightened. This event is reminiscent of other instances in the Bible where God causes confusion among Israel's enemies, such as in Exodus 14:24-25 during the crossing of the Red Sea. The mention of the camp and field indicates a widespread panic affecting both the organized military and the general populace, highlighting the totality of the chaos. Even those in the outposts and raiding parties trembled. Indeed, the earth quaked, and panic spread from God. Persons / Places / Events 1. JonathanThe son of King Saul, whose faith and courage in attacking the Philistine outpost initiated the events leading to the panic. 2. Philistine Army The enemy of Israel, stationed in various locations, including camps, fields, and outposts. 3. Israelite Army Initially fearful and hiding, they are the beneficiaries of the panic that God sends upon the Philistines. 4. Gibeah The location where Saul and the Israelite army were stationed. 5. Panic Sent by God A divinely orchestrated event causing confusion and fear among the Philistines, leading to their defeat. Teaching Points Divine InterventionGod is sovereign and can intervene in human affairs to accomplish His purposes. Trust in His timing and methods. Faith and Courage Jonathan's faith and boldness were instrumental in God's plan. Our faith can be a catalyst for divine action. God's Power Over Nature The shaking of the ground signifies God's control over creation. Recognize His power in both natural and supernatural events. Fear as a Tool God can use fear to disrupt the plans of the wicked. Understand that God can turn the enemy's strength into weakness. Unity in God's Plan The panic affected all parts of the Philistine army, showing that God's plans are comprehensive and leave no part untouched.(15) And there was trembling in the host.--The rest of the outpost garrison, panic-stricken, escaped to the other camp of the main body of the host, spreading dismay as they fled. And the earth quaked . . .--To add to the dire confusion, an earthquake was felt, which completed the discomfiture of the Philistines; they perceived that some Divine power was fighting against them, and all the stories of the unseen Helper of the Hebrews would flash across their minds. Some would explain the earthquake as a poetical description of the extreme terror and confusion which prevailed far and near, but the literal meaning is far the best. The Eternal fought for Jonathan and Israel that day, and the powers of nature were summoned to the young hero's aid, as they had been before, when Pharaoh pursued the people at the Red Sea (Exodus 14:26-27), as when Joshua fought the Canaanites at Beth-horon (Joshua 10:11), and as when Barak smote Sisera at Kishon (Judges 5:21). Verse 15. - Trembling. I.e. "terror," "fright." In the host. Hebrew, "in the camp," i.e. the main camp at Michmash, contrasted with the field, i.e. the open country, in which the soldiers were foraging for supplies. The people. I.e. the camp followers, as opposed to the soldiers. All these were terrified by the garrison rushing down the pass, with tidings of the attack magnified by their fears, and who communicated the alarm to the spoilers, who, having now for a fortnight met with no resistance, had probably discontinued all measures of precaution. The earth quaked. This may be taken literally, but is more probably a poetical description of the widespread terror and confusion which prevailed far and near. So it was a very great trembling. Literally, "and it became a terror of God;" but the name of the deity (Elohim, not Jehovah) is constantly used in Hebrew to express vastness. DEFEAT OF THE PHILISTINES (vers. 16-23).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Terrorחֲרָדָ֨ה (ḥă·rā·ḏāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 2731: Trembling, fear, anxiety struck [the Philistines] וַתְּהִי֩ (wat·tə·hî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be in the camp, בַמַּחֲנֶ֤ה (ḇam·ma·ḥă·neh) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - common singular Strong's 4264: An encampment, an army in the field, בַשָּׂדֶה֙ (ḇaś·śā·ḏeh) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7704: Field, land and among all וּבְכָל־ (ū·ḇə·ḵāl) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the people. הָעָ֔ם (hā·‘ām) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock Even those in the outposts הַמַּצָּב֙ (ham·maṣ·ṣāḇ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4673: A fixed spot, an office, a military post and raiding parties וְהַמַּשְׁחִ֔ית (wə·ham·maš·ḥîṯ) Conjunctive waw, Article | Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 7843: Perhaps to go to ruin trembled. חָרְד֖וּ (ḥā·rə·ḏū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 2729: To shudder with terror, to fear, to hasten Indeed, גַּם־ (gam-) Conjunction Strong's 1571: Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and the earth הָאָ֔רֶץ (hā·’ā·reṣ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land quaked וַתִּרְגַּ֣ז (wat·tir·gaz) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 7264: To be agitated, quiver, quake, be excited, perturbed and panic לְחֶרְדַּ֥ת (lə·ḥer·daṯ) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 2731: Trembling, fear, anxiety spread וַתְּהִ֖י (wat·tə·hî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be from God. אֱלֹהִֽים׃ (’ĕ·lō·hîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative Links 1 Samuel 14:15 NIV1 Samuel 14:15 NLT 1 Samuel 14:15 ESV 1 Samuel 14:15 NASB 1 Samuel 14:15 KJV 1 Samuel 14:15 BibleApps.com 1 Samuel 14:15 Biblia Paralela 1 Samuel 14:15 Chinese Bible 1 Samuel 14:15 French Bible 1 Samuel 14:15 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Samuel 14:15 There was a trembling in the camp (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) |
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