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1 Samuel 13:22

1 Samuel 13:23-1964 bbe — And the armed force of the Philistines went out to the narrow way of Michmash.

Bible in Basic English

"And the armed force of the Philistines went out to the narrow way of Michmash."

— 1 Samuel 13:23-1964, Bible in Basic English

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1 Samuel 13 — Context

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But all the Israelites had to go to the Philistines to get their ploughs and blades and axes and hooks made sharp;

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For they had instruments for putting an edge on their ploughs and blades and forks and axes, and for putting iron points on their ox-driving rods.

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So on the day of the fight at Michmash, not a sword or a spear was to be seen in the hands of any of the people with Saul and Jonathan: only Saul and his son Jonathan had them.

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And the armed force of the Philistines went out to the narrow way of Michmash.

1 Samuel 13:23-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 13:23-1964 say?
1 Samuel 13:23-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And the armed force of the Philistines went out to the narrow way of Michmash.”
Where is 1 Samuel 13:23-1964 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 13:23-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 13, verses 23–1964.
Who wrote 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Samuel, Nathan, and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.
What is the book of 1 Samuel about?
1 Samuel marks Israel's transition from judges to kings. It traces the births and ministries of the prophet Samuel, the rise and tragic fall of Saul as Israel's first king, and the anointing of the shepherd boy David, whose faith makes him a man after God's own heart.
What are the major themes of 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel explores themes including Kingship, Prophet, Faith vs. Fear, God's Sovereign Choice, Anointing. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Samuel 13:23-1964.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 13:23-1964 in?
1 Samuel 13:23-1964 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Samuel 13:23-1964?
1 Samuel 13:23-1964 reads (BBE): “And the armed force of the Philistines went out to the narrow way of Michmash.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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