1Sa 14:21-22 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for 1Sam 14:21-22: 14:21-22 Previously , a large group of Israelites had gone into hiding out of fear (13:6-7 ). Others might have joined the Philistine army . However, the statement that they revolted when the opportunity arose suggests they might have been taken as prisoners of war and forced into the Philistines’ service.

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‏ 1 Samuel 14:21-22

Summary for 1Sam 14:21-22: 14:21-22 ^a Previously, a large group of Israelites had gone into hiding out of fear (13:6-7 ^b). Others might have joined the Philistine army. However, the statement that they revolted when the opportunity arose suggests they might have been taken as prisoners of war and forced into the Philistines’ service.