BibleWord.ai› Bible› 1 Samuel› Chapter 13› Verse 23

1 Samuel 13:23

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 1 Samuel 13:23 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And the garrison of the Philistines went out unto the pass of Michmash.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And the garrison of the Philistines went out unto the pass of Michmash.
1 Samuel 13:23 — American Standard Version

Context — 1 Samuel 13

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
20but all the Israelites went down to the Philistines, to sharpen every man his share, and his coulter, and his axe, and his mattock;
21yet they had a file for the mattocks, and for the coulters, and for the forks, and for the axes, and to set the goads.
22So it came to pass in the day of battle, that there was neither sword nor spear found in the hand of any of the people that were with Saul and Jonathan: but with Saul and with Jonathan his son was there found.
23And the garrison of the Philistines went out unto the pass of Michmash.
← 1 Samuel 13:221 Samuel 14:1 →
← Full Chapter 13 1 Samuel Overview

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And the garrison of the Philistines went out to the passage of Michmash.] According to Jarchi, these two places, Michmash where the Philistines were, and Gibeah where Saul and Jonathan were, lay on two hills over against each other, and there was a valley between them; and the garrison of the Philistines drew nigh to the passage of Michmash, which led to the side of Gibeah, to the valley between them, either with an intention to besiege Gibeah, or to dare Israel to come out and fight them: but rather it seems to be some strong pass between the rocks near Michmash, where the garrison placed themselves to guard and keep against any sudden surprise; (see <091404>1 Samuel 14:4). The Targum is,…”
Read attributed excerpt →
Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“The passage of Michmash - The steep and precipitous path from Michmash to Geba, over the valley of Suweinit. The same term is used in Isaiah 10:28-29, where the march of the Assyrian army is described. return to 'Top of Page' Footnotes: Copyright Statement These files are public domain. Bibliographical Information Barnes, Albert. "Commentary on 1 Samuel 13". "Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/bnb/1-samuel-13.html. 1870. StudyLight.org &copy;&#160;2001-2026 Powered by Lightspeed Technology”
Read attributed excerpt →
Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“13:23 The pass at Micmash was a strategic passage through the canyon that separated Micmash from Geba, Gibeah, and other towns to the south.”
Read attributed excerpt →
Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“garrison: or, standing camp, Sa1 13:3, Sa1 14:4 passage: Sa1 13:2, Sa1 13:5, Sa1 14:1, Sa1 14:4, Sa1 14:5; Isa 10:28 Next: 1 Kings (1 Samuel) Chapter 14”
Read attributed excerpt →

Related study paths

Read 1 Samuel 13 in contextBrowse Hebrew word studiesOpen this verse in the study reader

Sources and verification