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1 Samuel 29:1: Meaning Explained
Now the Philistines gathered together all their armies to Aphek: and the Israelites pitched by a fountain which is...
1 Samuel 29:1
“The Philistines gathered all their forces at Aphek, and Israel camped by the spring in Jezreel.”
What Does This Verse Mean?
The Philistine army gathered at a place called Aphek, and the Israelites camped at Jezreel, facing each other.
What’s Happening Here
The two armies were gathering for their final battle in different locations.
Key Words
gatheredcame together
forcessoldiers and army
Why It Matters
The armies were preparing for war. David was supposed to fight with the Philistines against Israel.
Did You Know?
These were the armies that would fight in the battle where Saul would die.
Word Study
H6908
gathered togetherוַיִּקְבְּצ֧וּ
H6430
Now the Philistinesפְלִשְׁתִּ֛ים
H4264
all their armiesמַֽחֲנֵיהֶ֖ם
H663
to Aphekאֲפֵ֑קָה
H3478
and the Israelitesוְיִשְׂרָאֵ֣ל
H2583
pitchedחֹנִ֔ים
H5869
by a fountainבַּעַ֖יִן
H3157
which is in Jezreelבְּיִזְרְעֶֽאל׃
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