Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version He fought valiantly and defeated the Amalekites, delivering Israel from the hands of those who had plundered them. New Living Translation He performed great deeds and conquered the Amalekites, saving Israel from all those who had plundered them. English Standard Version And he did valiantly and struck the Amalekites and delivered Israel out of the hands of those who plundered them. Berean Standard Bible He fought valiantly and defeated the Amalekites, delivering Israel from the hands of its plunderers. King James Bible And he gathered an host, and smote the Amalekites, and delivered Israel out of the hands of them that spoiled them. New King James Version And he gathered an army and attacked the Amalekites, and delivered Israel from the hands of those who plundered them. New American Standard Bible And he acted valiantly and defeated the Amalekites, and saved Israel from the hands of those who plundered them. NASB 1995 He acted valiantly and defeated the Amalekites, and delivered Israel from the hands of those who plundered them. NASB 1977 And he acted valiantly and defeated the Amalekites, and delivered Israel from the hands of those who plundered them. Legacy Standard Bible And he acted valiantly and struck down the Amalekites and delivered Israel from the hands of those who plundered them. Amplified Bible He acted valiantly and defeated the Amalekites, and rescued Israel from the hands of those who had plundered them. Christian Standard Bible He fought bravely, defeated the Amalekites, and rescued Israel from those who plundered them. Holman Christian Standard Bible He fought bravely, defeated the Amalekites, and delivered Israel from the hand of those who plundered them. American Standard Version And he did valiantly, and smote the Amalekites, and delivered Israel out of the hands of them that despoiled them. English Revised Version And he did valiantly, and smote the Amalekites, and delivered Israel out of the hands of them that spoiled them. GOD'S WORD® Translation He acted forcefully and defeated Amalek. He rescued Israel from the enemies who looted their possessions. Good News Translation He fought heroically and defeated even the people of Amalek. He saved the Israelites from all attacks. International Standard Version He acted valiantly, defeated Amalek, and delivered Israel from those who had been plundering them. Majority Standard Bible He fought valiantly and defeated the Amalekites, delivering Israel from the hands of its plunderers. NET Bible He fought bravely, striking down the Amalekites and delivering Israel from the hand of its enemies. New Heart English Bible And he did valiantly, and struck Amalek, and delivered Israel out of the hand of its plunderers. Webster's Bible Translation And he gathered a host, and smote the Amalekites, and delivered Israel from the hands of them that spoiled them. World English Bible He did valiantly and struck the Amalekites, and delivered Israel out of the hands of those who plundered them. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd he makes a force, and strikes Amalek, and delivers Israel out of the hand of its spoiler. Young's Literal Translation And he maketh a force, and smiteth Amalek, and delivereth Israel out of the hand of its spoiler. Smith's Literal Translation And he will do in strength, and he will strike Amalek, and deliver Israel from the hand of him plundering him. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd gathering together an army, he defeated Amalec, and delivered Israel from the hand of them that spoiled them. Catholic Public Domain Version And gathering together an army, he struck Amalek. And he rescued Israel from the hand of those who would lay waste to them. New American Bible and fought bravely. He defeated Amalek and delivered Israel from the hand of those who were plundering them. New Revised Standard Version He did valiantly, and struck down the Amalekites, and rescued Israel out of the hands of those who plundered them. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he mobilized an army and smote the Amalekites, and delivered Israel out of the hand of those who plundered them. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he gathered an army and he destroyed Amaleeq and he delivered Israel from the hand of its plunderers OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And he did valiantly, and smote the Amalekites, and delivered Israel out of the hands of them that spoiled them. Brenton Septuagint Translation And he wrought valiantly, and smote Amalec, and rescued Israel out of the hand of them that trampled on him. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Saul's Victories47After Saul had assumed the kingship over Israel, he fought against all his enemies on every side—the Moabites, the Ammonites, the Edomites, the kings of Zobah, and the Philistines. Wherever he turned, he routed them. 48He fought valiantly and defeated the Amalekites, delivering Israel from the hands of its plunderers. 49Now the sons of Saul were Jonathan, Ishvi, and Malchishua. His two daughters were named Merab (his firstborn) and Michal (his younger daughter).… Cross References Judges 11:32-33 So Jephthah crossed over to the Ammonites to fight against them, and the LORD delivered them into his hand. / With a great blow he devastated twenty cities from Aroer to the vicinity of Minnith, as far as Abel-keramim. So the Ammonites were subdued before the Israelites. 1 Samuel 15:2-3 This is what the LORD of Hosts says: ‘I witnessed what the Amalekites did to the Israelites when they opposed them on their way up from Egypt. / Now go and attack the Amalekites and devote to destruction all that belongs to them. Do not spare them, but put to death men and women, children and infants, oxen and sheep, camels and donkeys.’” 2 Samuel 8:11-12 and King David dedicated these to the LORD, along with the silver and gold he had dedicated from all the nations he had subdued— / from Edom and Moab, from the Ammonites and Philistines and Amalekites, and from the spoil of Hadadezer son of Rehob, king of Zobah. 1 Samuel 28:18 Because you did not obey the LORD or carry out His burning anger against Amalek, the LORD has done this to you today. 1 Samuel 15:18 and sent you on a mission, saying, ‘Go and devote to destruction the sinful Amalekites. Fight against them until you have wiped them out.’ 2 Samuel 3:18 Now take action, because the LORD has said to David, ‘Through My servant David I will save My people Israel from the hands of the Philistines and of all their enemies.’” 1 Samuel 30:1-2 On the third day David and his men arrived in Ziklag, and the Amalekites had raided the Negev, attacked Ziklag, and burned it down. / They had taken captive the women and all who were there, both young and old. They had not killed anyone, but had carried them off as they went on their way. 1 Samuel 30:17-20 And David struck them down from twilight until the evening of the next day. Not a man escaped, except four hundred young men who fled, riding off on camels. / So David recovered everything the Amalekites had taken, including his two wives. / Nothing was missing, young or old, son or daughter, or any of the plunder the Amalekites had taken. David brought everything back. ... 2 Samuel 22:38-41 I pursued my enemies and destroyed them; I did not turn back until they were consumed. / I devoured and crushed them so they could not rise; they have fallen under my feet. / You have armed me with strength for battle; You have subdued my foes beneath me. ... 1 Chronicles 18:11 and King David dedicated these to the LORD, along with the silver and gold he had carried off from all these nations—from Edom and Moab, and from the Ammonites, Philistines, and Amalekites. 1 Chronicles 4:43 and struck down the remnant of the Amalekites who had escaped. And they have lived there to this day. 2 Kings 8:12 “Why is my lord weeping?” asked Hazael. “Because I know the evil you will do to the Israelites,” Elisha replied. “You will set fire to their fortresses, kill their young men with the sword, dash their little ones to pieces, and rip open their pregnant women.” Isaiah 63:1-6 Who is this coming from Edom, from Bozrah with crimson-stained garments? Who is this robed in splendor, marching in the greatness of His strength? “It is I, proclaiming vindication, mighty to save.” / Why are Your clothes red, and Your garments like one who treads the winepress? / “I have trodden the winepress alone, and no one from the nations was with Me. I trampled them in My anger and trod them down in My fury; their blood spattered My garments, and all My clothes were stained. ... Romans 15:9 so that the Gentiles may glorify God for His mercy. As it is written: “Therefore I will praise You among the Gentiles; I will sing hymns to Your name.” Acts 13:19-20 And having vanquished seven nations in Canaan, He gave their land to His people as an inheritance. / All this took about 450 years. After this, God gave them judges until the time of Samuel the prophet. Treasury of Scripture And he gathered an host, and smote the Amalekites, and delivered Israel out of the hands of them that spoiled them. gathered an host. 1 Samuel 15:3-7 Now go and smite Amalek, and utterly destroy all that they have, and spare them not; but slay both man and woman, infant and suckling, ox and sheep, camel and ass… Exodus 17:14 And the LORD said unto Moses, Write this for a memorial in a book, and rehearse it in the ears of Joshua: for I will utterly put out the remembrance of Amalek from under heaven. Deuteronomy 25:19 Therefore it shall be, when the LORD thy God hath given thee rest from all thine enemies round about, in the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee for an inheritance to possess it, that thou shalt blot out the remembrance of Amalek from under heaven; thou shalt not forget it. Jump to Previous Acted Amalek Amalekites Amal'ekites Attackers Defeated Delivered Delivereth Delivering Despoiled Hand Hands Host Israel Maketh Overcame Plundered Safe Smiteth Smote Spoiled Spoiler Spoilers Struck ValiantlyJump to Next Acted Amalek Amalekites Amal'ekites Attackers Defeated Delivered Delivereth Delivering Despoiled Hand Hands Host Israel Maketh Overcame Plundered Safe Smiteth Smote Spoiled Spoiler Spoilers Struck Valiantly1 Samuel 14 1. Jonathan goes and miraculously smites the Philistine's garrison15. A divine terror makes them beat themselves 17. Saul, not staying the priest's answer, sets on them 21. The captivated Hebrews, and the hidden Israelites, join against them. 24. Saul's unadvised adjuration hinders the victory 31. He restrains the people from eating blood 35. He builds an altar 37. Jonathan, taken by lot, is save by the people 47. Saul's victories, strength, and family He acted valiantly This phrase highlights the courage and bravery of Saul, the first king of Israel. The Hebrew root for "valiantly" is "חָזַק" (chazaq), which means to be strong, courageous, or firm. In the context of ancient Israel, a king's valor was crucial for the protection and leadership of the nation. Saul's actions here reflect his role as a divinely appointed leader, tasked with defending God's people. His valor is a reminder of the strength that God can instill in His chosen leaders, encouraging believers to trust in God's empowerment in their own lives. and defeated the Amalekites delivering Israel from the hands of those who plundered them Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew He foughtוַיַּ֣עַשׂ (way·ya·‘aś) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6213: To do, make valiantly חַ֔יִל (ḥa·yil) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2428: A force, an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength and defeated וַיַּ֖ךְ (way·yaḵ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5221: To strike the Amalekites, עֲמָלֵ֑ק (‘ă·mā·lêq) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6002: Amalek -- a descendant of Esau, also his posterity delivering וַיַּצֵּ֥ל (way·yaṣ·ṣêl) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5337: To strip, plunder, deliver oneself, be delivered, snatch away, deliver Israel יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc from the hands מִיַּ֥ד (mî·yaḏ) Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 3027: A hand of its plunderers. שֹׁסֵֽהוּ׃ (šō·sê·hū) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 8154: To spoil, plunder Links 1 Samuel 14:48 NIV1 Samuel 14:48 NLT 1 Samuel 14:48 ESV 1 Samuel 14:48 NASB 1 Samuel 14:48 KJV 1 Samuel 14:48 BibleApps.com 1 Samuel 14:48 Biblia Paralela 1 Samuel 14:48 Chinese Bible 1 Samuel 14:48 French Bible 1 Samuel 14:48 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Samuel 14:48 He did valiantly and struck the Amalekites (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) |
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