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21 The Philistine blacksmiths charged 1/3 ounce[a] of silver for sharpening plows and hoes and 1/6 ounce[b] of silver for sharpening picks, axes, and the iron tip on ox goads. 22 So on the day of battle, none of the Israelite soldiers with Saul had iron swords or spears. Only Saul and his son Jonathan had such weapons.

23 A group of Philistine soldiers guarded the mountain pass at Micmash.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Samuel 13:21 1/3 ounce Literally, “1 pim” (7.8 g).
  2. 1 Samuel 13:21 1/6 ounce Literally, “1/3 shekel” (3.8 g).

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