1370. Israel Defeats the Philistines — 1 Samuel 14:16-23

1370.

Israel Defeats the Philistines
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Today's Passage: 1 Samuel 14:16-23
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16. Saul's lookouts in Gibeah of Benjamin saw a strange sight — the vast army of Philistines began to melt away in every direction.
17. "Call the roll and find out who's missing," Saul ordered. And when they checked, they found that Jonathan and his armor bearer were gone.

18. Then Saul shouted to Ahijah, "Bring the ephod here!" For at that time Ahijah was wearing the ephod in front of the Israelites.
19. But while Saul was talking to the priest, the confusion in the Philistine camp grew louder and louder. So Saul said to the priest, "Never mind; let's get going!"

20. Then Saul and all his men rushed out to the battle and found the Philistines killing each other. There was terrible confusion everywhere.
21. Even the Hebrews who had previously gone over to the Philistine army revolted and joined in with Saul, Jonathan, and the rest of the Israelites.
22. Likewise, the men of Israel who were hiding in the hill country of Ephraim joined the chase when they saw the Philistines running away.
23. So the LORD saved Israel that day, and the battle continued to rage even beyond Beth-aven.
1 Samuel 14:16-23 NLT

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