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1 Samuel 13:21-23
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
1 Samuel 13:21-23
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
21 The charge was two-thirds of a shekel[a] for the plowshares and for the mattocks and one-third of a shekel for sharpening the axes and for setting the goads.[b] 22 So on the day of the battle neither sword nor spear was to be found in the possession of any of the people with Saul and Jonathan, but Saul and his son Jonathan had them.(A)
Jonathan Surprises and Routs the Philistines
23 Now a garrison of the Philistines had gone out to the pass of Michmash.
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1 Samuel 13:21-23
New International Version
1 Samuel 13:21-23
New International Version
21 The price was two-thirds of a shekel[a] for sharpening plow points and mattocks, and a third of a shekel[b] for sharpening forks and axes and for repointing goads.
22 So on the day of the battle not a soldier with Saul and Jonathan(A) had a sword or spear(B) in his hand; only Saul and his son Jonathan had them.
Jonathan Attacks the Philistines
23 Now a detachment of Philistines had gone out to the pass(C) at Mikmash.(D)
Footnotes
- 1 Samuel 13:21 That is, about 1/4 ounce or about 8 grams
- 1 Samuel 13:21 That is, about 1/8 ounce or about 4 grams
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