New International Version Saul was staying on the outskirts of Gibeah under a pomegranate tree in Migron. With him were about six hundred men, New Living Translation Meanwhile, Saul and his 600 men were camped on the outskirts of Gibeah, around the pomegranate tree at Migron. English Standard Version Saul was staying in the outskirts of Gibeah in the pomegranate cave at Migron. The people who were with him were about six hundred men, Berean Standard Bible Meanwhile, Saul was staying under the pomegranate tree in Migron on the outskirts of Gibeah. And the troops who were with him numbered about six hundred men, Berean Literal Bible And Saul was sitting in the outskirts of Gibeah under the pomegranate tree that is in Migron, and the people who were with him, about six hundred men. King James Bible And Saul tarried in the uttermost part of Gibeah under a pomegranate tree which is in Migron: and the people that were with him were about six hundred men; New King James Version And Saul was sitting in the outskirts of Gibeah under a pomegranate tree which is in Migron. The people who were with him were about six hundred men. New American Standard Bible Saul was staying on the outskirts of Gibeah under the pomegranate tree that is in Migron. And the people who were with him numbered about six hundred men; NASB 1995 Saul was staying in the outskirts of Gibeah under the pomegranate tree which is in Migron. And the people who were with him were about six hundred men, NASB 1977 And Saul was staying in the outskirts of Gibeah under the pomegranate tree which is in Migron. And the people who were with him were about six hundred men, Legacy Standard Bible And Saul was staying in the outskirts of Gibeah under the pomegranate tree which is in Migron. And the people who were with him were about six hundred men, Amplified Bible Saul was staying in the outskirts of Gibeah under a pomegranate tree in Migron; and with him were about six hundred men, Berean Annotated Bible Meanwhile, Saul (desired) was staying under the pomegranate tree (around the rock of Rimmon) in Migron (precipice) on the outskirts of Gibeah (hill). And the troops who were with him numbered about six hundred men, Christian Standard Bible Saul was staying under the pomegranate tree in Migron on the outskirts of Gibeah. The troops with him numbered about six hundred. Holman Christian Standard Bible Saul was staying under the pomegranate tree in Migron on the outskirts of Gibeah. The troops with him numbered about 600. American Standard Version And Saul abode in the uttermost part of Gibeah under the pomegranate-tree which is in Migron: and the people that were with him were about six hundred men; English Revised Version And Saul abode in the uttermost part of Gibeah under the pomegranate tree which is in Migron: and the people that were with him were about six hundred men: GOD'S WORD® Translation Saul was staying on the outskirts of Gibeah under a pomegranate tree at Migron. He had with him about 600 men Good News Translation who was camping under a pomegranate tree in Migron, not far from Gibeah; he had about six hundred men with him. International Standard Version Saul was sitting on the outskirts of Geba under the pomegranate tree which was at Migron, and with him were about 600 men. NET Bible Now Saul was sitting under a pomegranate tree in Migron, on the outskirts of Gibeah. The army that was with him numbered about six hundred men. New Heart English Bible Now Saul stayed in the outskirts of Gibeah under the pomegranate tree by the threshing floor, and the people who were with him were about six hundred men. Webster's Bible Translation And Saul tarried in the uttermost part of Gibeah under a pomegranate tree which is in Migron: and the people that were with him were about six hundred men; Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleMeanwhile, Saul was staying under the pomegranate tree in Migron on the outskirts of Gibeah. And the troops who were with him numbered about six hundred men, World English Bible Saul stayed in the uttermost part of Gibeah under the pomegranate tree which is in Migron; and the people who were with him were about six hundred men, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Saul is abiding at the extremity of Gibeah, under the pomegranate which [is] in Migron, and the people who [are] with him [are] about six hundred men, Berean Literal Bible And Saul was sitting in the outskirts of Gibeah under the pomegranate tree that is in Migron, and the people who were with him, about six hundred men. Young's Literal Translation And Saul is abiding at the extremity of Gibeah, under the pomegranate which is in Migron, and the people who are with him, about six hundred men, Smith's Literal Translation And Saul dwelt in the extremity of the hill under the pomegranate which is in the precipice. And the people that were with him, about six hundred men. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Saul abode in the uttermost part of Gabaa under the pomegranate tree, which was in Magron: and the people with him were about six hundred men. Catholic Public Domain Version Moreover, Saul was staying in the furthermost part of Gibeah, below the pomegranate tree that was at Migron. And the people with him were about six hundred men. New American Bible Saul was sitting under the pomegranate tree in Migron on the outskirts of Gibeah; with him were about six hundred men. New Revised Standard Version Saul was staying in the outskirts of Gibeah under the pomegranate tree that is at Migron; the troops that were with him were about six hundred men, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Saul was staying in the outskirts of Ramtha under the pomegranate tree which is in Gibeon; and the people who were with him were about six hundred men; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Shaul dwelt at the end of Ramtha under a pomegranate tree that was in Gebuun, and the people were with him, about six hundred men OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Saul tarried in the uttermost part of Gibeah under the pomegranate-tree which is in Migron; and the people that were with him were about six hundred men, Brenton Septuagint Translation And Saul sat on the top of the hill under the pomegranate tree that is in Magdon, and there were with him about six hundred men. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Jonathan's Victory over the Philistines1One day Jonathan son of Saul said to the young man bearing his armor, “Come, let us cross over to the Philistine outpost on the other side.” But Jonathan did not tell his father. 2Meanwhile, Saul was staying under the pomegranate tree in Migron on the outskirts of Gibeah. And the troops who were with him numbered about six hundred men, 3including Ahijah, who was wearing an ephod. He was the son of Ichabod’s brother Ahitub son of Phinehas, the son of Eli the priest of the LORD in Shiloh. But the troops did not know that Jonathan had left.… Cross References Meanwhile, Saul was staying under the pomegranate tree 1 Samuel 22:6 Soon Saul learned that David and his men had been discovered. At that time Saul was sitting under the tamarisk tree on the hill at Gibeah, with his spear in hand and all his servants standing around him. 1 Kings 19:5 Then he lay down under the broom tree and fell asleep. Suddenly an angel touched him and said, “Get up and eat.” 2 Samuel 18:9 Now Absalom was riding on his mule when he met the servants of David, and as the mule went under the thick branches of a large oak, Absalom’s head was caught fast in the tree. The mule under him kept going, so that he was suspended in midair. in Migron on the outskirts of Gibeah. Isaiah 10:28 Assyria has entered Aiath and passed through Migron, storing their supplies at Michmash. 1 Samuel 13:16 Now Saul and Jonathan his son and the troops with them were staying in Geba of Benjamin, while the Philistines camped at Michmash. 1 Samuel 10:26 Saul also went to his home in Gibeah, and the men of valor whose hearts God had touched went with him. And the troops who were with him numbered about six hundred men, 1 Samuel 13:15 Then Samuel set out from Gilgal and went up to Gibeah in Benjamin. And Saul numbered the troops who were with him, about six hundred men. 1 Samuel 30:9 So David and his six hundred men went to the Brook of Besor, where some stayed behind 1 Samuel 23:13 Then David and his men, about six hundred strong, set out and departed from Keilah, moving from place to place. When Saul was told that David had escaped from Keilah, he declined to go forth. 1 Samuel 22:1-2 So David left Gath and took refuge in the cave of Adullam. When his brothers and the rest of his father’s household heard about it, they went down to him there. / And all who were distressed or indebted or discontented rallied around him, and he became their leader. About four hundred men were with him. 1 Samuel 10:8 And you shall go before me to Gilgal, and surely I will come to you to offer burnt offerings and to sacrifice peace offerings. Wait seven days until I come to you and show you what you are to do.” 1 Samuel 15:34 Then Samuel went to Ramah, but Saul went up to his home in Gibeah of Saul. 1 Samuel 28:4 The Philistines gathered together and camped at Shunem, while Saul gathered all Israel and camped at Gilboa. 1 Samuel 31:1-2 Now the Philistines fought against Israel, and the men of Israel fled before them, and many fell slain on Mount Gilboa. / The Philistines hotly pursued Saul and his sons, and they killed Saul’s sons Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malchishua. 2 Samuel 2:8-9 Meanwhile, Abner son of Ner, the commander of Saul’s army, took Saul’s son Ish-bosheth, moved him to Mahanaim, / and made him king over Gilead, Asher, Jezreel, Ephraim, and Benjamin—over all Israel. 2 Samuel 5:17 When the Philistines heard that David had been anointed king over Israel, they all went in search of him; but David learned of this and went down to the stronghold. Treasury of Scripture And Saul tarried in the uttermost part of Gibeah under a pomegranate tree which is in Migron: and the people that were with him were about six hundred men; in the uttermost 1 Samuel 13:15,16 And Samuel arose, and gat him up from Gilgal unto Gibeah of Benjamin. And Saul numbered the people that were present with him, about six hundred men… Isaiah 10:28,29 He is come to Aiath, he is passed to Migron; at Michmash he hath laid up his carriages: … a pomegranate. Judges 20:45 And they turned and fled toward the wilderness unto the rock of Rimmon: and they gleaned of them in the highways five thousand men; and pursued hard after them unto Gidom, and slew two thousand men of them. Jump to Previous Abiding Abode Extreme Extremity Hundred Migron Outskirts Part Pomegranate Pomegranate-Tree Saul Six Staying Tarried Tree Uttermost WaitingJump to Next Abiding Abode Extreme Extremity Hundred Migron Outskirts Part Pomegranate Pomegranate-Tree Saul Six Staying Tarried Tree Uttermost Waiting1 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 Meanwhile, Saul was staying under the pomegranate tree Saul remained near the camp while Jonathan acted in faith against the Philistine outpost. The tree provided shade and a fixed gathering place, but Saul’s position also reflects his failure to take decisive action during Israel’s crisis. 1Sa 22:6 Soon Saul learned that David and his men… in Migron on the outskirts of Gibeah. Migron lay near Gibeah, meaning “hill,” Saul’s hometown and the center of his rule in Benjamin. From this area Saul could watch the surrounding territory, yet the Philistines still held the advantage. Isa 10:28 Assyria has entered Aiath and passed through Migron… And the troops who were with him numbered about six hundred men, Saul’s force had been reduced to a small remnant after many Israelites scattered in fear. Against the Philistine army, six hundred men could not secure victory by strength alone, leaving Israel dependent on the Lord’s intervention. 1Sa 13:15 Then Samuel set out from Gilgal to Gibeah in Benjamin.… Persons / Places / Events 1. SaulThe first king of Israel, anointed by the prophet Samuel. At this point in the account, Saul is leading Israel against the Philistines. 2. Gibeah A town in the territory of Benjamin, often associated with Saul as it was his hometown and the location of his royal residence. 3. Pomegranate Tree A specific location under which Saul was staying. The pomegranate tree may symbolize abundance and fertility, but here it serves as a marker of Saul's inactivity. 4. Migron A location near Gibeah, possibly a strategic military position or a place of encampment. 5. Six Hundred Men The number of soldiers with Saul, indicating a small force compared to the Philistine army, highlighting the dire situation Israel faced. Teaching Points Leadership in CrisisSaul's position under the pomegranate tree symbolizes a lack of decisive leadership. In times of crisis, leaders are called to be proactive and seek God's guidance rather than remain passive. Spiritual Inactivity Just as Saul was physically inactive, believers must guard against spiritual inactivity. We are called to be vigilant and active in our faith, especially when facing challenges. Trust in God's Provision Despite the small number of men with Saul, God's past deliverances remind us that victory does not depend on numbers but on God's power and presence. Symbolism of the Pomegranate While the pomegranate often symbolizes abundance, Saul's inactivity under the tree serves as a reminder that true abundance comes from obedience to God. The Importance of Obedience Saul's earlier disobedience set the stage for his current predicament. Obedience to God's commands is crucial for His favor and guidance. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Samuel 14:2?2. How does Saul's location in 1 Samuel 14:2 reflect his leadership style? 3. What can we learn from Saul's inaction under the "pomegranate tree"? 4. How does Saul's situation compare to other biblical leaders' reliance on God? 5. How can we avoid spiritual complacency as seen in 1 Samuel 14:2? 6. What steps can we take to actively seek God's guidance in leadership? 7. What is the significance of Saul's location under the pomegranate tree in 1 Samuel 14:2? 8. How does Saul's inaction in 1 Samuel 14:2 reflect on his leadership qualities? 9. Why is the number of men with Saul in 1 Samuel 14:2 important? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 14? (2) Under a pomegranate tree.--The love of Saul for trees, which was so common among the children of Israel, has been noticed. (See again 1 Samuel 22, 1Samuel 14:6. The king is spoken of as under the tamarisk of Ramali; Deborah is specially mentioned as judging Israel under the palm-tree in Beth-el.)Verse 2. - Saul tarried in the uttermost part of Gibeah. I.e. the part nearest Geba. Under, not a, but the pomegranate tree, the well known tree at Migron. Saul evidently shared to the full in the love of trees common among the Israelites (see 1 Samuel 22:6). The Hebrew word for pomegranate is Rimmon, but there is no doubt that the tree is here meant, and not the rock Rimmon (Judges 20:45, 47), so called probably from a fancied resemblance to the fruit. Migron, said to mean a cliff was apparently a common name for localities in this mountainous district, as in Isaiah 10:28 we read of one lying to the north of Michmash, whereas this is to the south. 1 Samuel 14:2 pictures Saul seated beneath a pomegranate tree near Gibeah with a shrinking force of 600. Every detail accents hesitation: while Jonathan steps out in trust, Saul clings to comfort, proximity, and visible resources. The verse warns against passive leadership and urges reliance on God rather than circumstance, reminding us that decisive faith, not convenient shelter, positions God’s people for victory. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Meanwhile, Saulוְשָׁא֗וּל (wə·šā·’ūl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 7586: Saul -- first king of Israel, also an Edomite and two Israelites was staying יוֹשֵׁב֙ (yō·wō·šêḇ) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry under תַּ֥חַת (ta·ḥaṯ) Preposition Strong's 8478: The bottom, below, in lieu of the pomegranate tree הָרִמּ֖וֹן (hā·rim·mō·wn) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7416: A pomegranate, the tree, the fruit in Migron בְּמִגְר֑וֹן (bə·miḡ·rō·wn) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 4051: Migron -- an area near Gibeah, also a place North of Michmash on the outskirts בִּקְצֵ֣ה (biq·ṣêh) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 7097: End, extremity of Gibeah. הַגִּבְעָ֔ה (hag·giḇ·‘āh) Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 1390: Gibeah -- 'hill', three cities in Palestine And the troops וְהָעָם֙ (wə·hā·‘ām) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock who [were] אֲשֶׁ֣ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that with him עִמּ֔וֹ (‘im·mōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 5973: With, equally with numbered about six כְּשֵׁ֥שׁ (kə·šêš) Preposition-k | Number - feminine singular Strong's 8337: Six (a cardinal number) hundred מֵא֖וֹת (mê·’ō·wṯ) Number - feminine plural Strong's 3967: A hundred men, אִֽישׁ׃ (’îš) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person Additonal Resources 1 Samuel 14:2 Blue Letter Bible1 Samuel 14:2 Bible Gateway 1 Samuel 14:2 Bible.com 1 Samuel 14:2 NIV |
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