1 Samuel 14:21 Meaning and Explanation
“Moreover the Hebrews that were with the Philistines before that time, which went up with them into the camp from the country round about, even they also turned to be with the Israelites that were with Saul and Jonathan.”
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Read Full Chapter →Hebrews who had been serving among the Philistines now switch sides to fight with Saul and Jonathan.
What Does 1 Samuel 14:21 Mean?
The narrator notes a turning of allegiance. Hebrews who had earlier joined the Philistine camp, whether by conscription or fear, now abandon the enemy and rally to their own people under Saul and Jonathan. The rout draws the wavering back home.
When God acts in power, hearts that had drifted return. Those once bound to the enemy find courage to come back to the side of the Lord's people. Deliverance has a gathering force; it not only defeats foes but reclaims the lost and restores them to where they belong.
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What does 1 Samuel 14:21 mean?
Hebrews who had been serving among the Philistines now switch sides to fight with Saul and Jonathan.