1 Samuel 17:53
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“When the Israelites returned from their pursuit of the Philistines, they plundered their camps.”
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“When the Israelites returned from their pursuit of the Philistines, they plundered their camps.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“And the children of Israel returned from chasing after the Philistines, and they spoiled their tents.”
King James Version · Public Domain“And the children of Israel returned from chasing after the Philistines, and they plundered their camp.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“and the sons of Israel turn back from burning after the Philistines, and spoil their camps.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo 1 Samuel 17:53 — 5 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 1 Samuel 19:5He took his life in his hands when he struck down the Philistine, and the LORD worked a great salvation for all Israel. You saw it and rejoiced, so why would you sin against innocent blood by killing David for no reason?”
- 2 Samuel 23:10but Eleazar stood his ground and struck the Philistines until his hand grew weary and stuck to his sword. The LORD brought about a great victory that day. Then the troops returned to him, but only to plunder the dead.
- 2 Kings 7:7Thus 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.
- Jeremiah 4:20Disaster after disaster is proclaimed, for the whole land is laid waste. My tents are destroyed in an instant, my curtains in a moment.
- Jeremiah 30:16Nevertheless, all who devour you will be devoured, and all your adversaries—every one of them— will go off into exile. Those who plundered you will be plundered, and all who raided you will be raided.
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