46 Then Saul went up from [a]pursuing the Philistines, and the Philistines went to their own place.

Constant Warfare

47 Now when Saul had taken control of the kingdom over Israel, he fought against all his enemies on every side, against Moab, (A)the sons of Ammon, Edom, (B)the kings of Zobah, and (C)the Philistines; and wherever he turned, he [b]inflicted punishment.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Samuel 14:46 Lit after
  2. 1 Samuel 14:47 Or condemned

46 Then Saul called back the army from chasing the Philistines, and the Philistines returned home.

Saul’s Military Successes

47 Now when Saul had secured his grasp on Israel’s throne, he fought against his enemies in every direction—against Moab, Ammon, Edom, the kings of Zobah, and the Philistines. And wherever he turned, he was victorious.[a]

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Footnotes

  1. 14:47 As in Greek version; Hebrew reads he acted wickedly.