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Jonathan attacked the Philistine garrison[a] in Geba, and the Philistines heard about it. Saul blew the trumpet throughout the land: “Listen, Hebrews!” All Israel heard the report,[b] “Saul has attacked the Philistine garrison[c] and Israel has also become repulsive to the Philistines.” Then the people were summoned to Saul at Gilgal.

The Philistines assembled to fight against Israel with 30,000 chariots, 6,000 horsemen, and people as numerous as the sand on the seashore. And they advanced and camped in Michmash, east of Beth-aven.

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  1. 1 Samuel 13:3 Or struck down the Philistine leader
  2. 1 Samuel 13:4 Lit. heard, saying
  3. 1 Samuel 13:4 Or struck down the Philistine leader