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1 Samuel 17:53

Israel

51 Therefore David ran, and stood upon the Philistine, and took his sword, and drew it out of the sheath thereof, and slew him, and cut off his head therewith. And when the Philistines saw their champion was dead, they fled.

52 And the men of Israel and of Judah arose, and shouted, and pursued the Philistines, until thou come to the valley, and to the gates of Ekron. And the wounded of the Philistines fell down by the way to Shaaraim, even unto Gath, and unto Ekron.

And the children of Israel returned from chasing after the Philistines, and they spoiled their tents.

54 And David took the head of the Philistine, and brought it to Jerusalem; but he put his armour in his tent.

55 And when Saul saw David go forth against the Philistine, he said unto Abner, the captain of the host, Abner, whose son is this youth? And Abner said, As thy soul liveth, O king, I cannot tell.

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BSB
When the Israelites returned from their pursuit of the Philistines, they plundered their camps.
KJV
And the children of Israel returned from chasing after the Philistines, and they spoiled their tents.
WEB
The children of Israel returned from chasing after the Philistines, and they plundered their camp.
ASV
And the children of Israel returned from chasing after the Philistines, and they plundered their camp.
DARBY
And the children of Israel returned from chasing after the Philistines, and they pillaged their camps.
BLB
And the sons of Israel returned from chasing after the Philistines, and they plundered their camps.
ÅB
Så forfulgte ikke Israels barn filistrene lenger, men vendte tilbake og plyndret deres leir.
OTB
Så vendte Israels sønner tilbake fra å forfølge filisterne og plyndret leirene deres.
B1930
Så forfulgte ikke Israels barn filistrene lenger, men vendte tilbake og plyndret deres leir.

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • Jeremiah 30:16

    Therefore all they that devour thee shall be devoured; and all thine adversaries, every one of them, shall go into captivity; and they that spoil thee shall be a spoil, and all that prey upon thee will I give for a prey.

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  • Jeremiah 4:20

    Destruction upon destruction is cried; for the whole land is spoiled: suddenly are my tents spoiled, and my curtains in a moment.

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  • 2 Kings 7:7–16

    Wherefore they arose and fled in the twilight, and left their tents, and their horses, and their asses, even the camp as it was, and fled for their life.

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