1 Samuel 13:17
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“And raiders went out of the Philistine camp in three divisions. One headed toward Ophrah in the land of Shual,”
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“And raiders went out of the Philistine camp in three divisions. One headed toward Ophrah in the land of Shual,”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“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:”
King James Version · Public Domain“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;”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“And the destroyer goeth out from the camp of the Philistines--three detachments; the one detachment turneth unto the way of Ophrah, unto the land of Shual;”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo 1 Samuel 13:17 — 4 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Joshua 18:23Avvim, Parah, Ophrah,
- Joshua 19:3Hazar-shual, Balah, Ezem,
- 1 Samuel 11:11The next day Saul organized the troops into three divisions, and during the morning watch they invaded the camp of the Ammonites and slaughtered them, until the hottest part of the day. And the survivors were so scattered that no two of them were left together.
- 1 Samuel 14:15Then 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.
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