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1 Samuel 14:47

King James Version (KJV)

So Saul took the kingdom over Israel, and fought against all his enemies on every side, against Moab, and against the children of Ammon, and against Edom, and against the kings of Zobah, and against the Philistines: and whithersoever he turned himself, he vexed them.

Translations

1 Samuel 14:47 - Amplified Bible

When Saul took over the kingdom of Israel, he fought against all his enemies on every side: Moab, the Ammonites, Edom, the kings of Zobah, and the Philistines. Wherever he turned, he made it worse for them.

1 Samuel 14:47 - American Standard Version

Now when Saul had taken the kingdom over Israel, he fought against all his enemies on every side, against Moab, and against the children of Ammon, and against Edom, and against the kings of Zobah, and against the Philistines: and whithersoever he turned himself, he put them to the worse.

1 Samuel 14:47 - Bible in Basic English

Now when Saul had taken his place as ruler of Israel, he made war on those who were against him on every side, Moab and the Ammonites and Edom and the kings of Zobah and the Philistines: and whichever way he went, he overcame them.

1 Samuel 14:47 - Darby Bible

And Saul took the kingdom over Israel, and fought against all his enemies round about, against Moab, and against the children of Ammon, and against Edom, and against the kings of Zobah, and against the Philistines; and whithersoever he turned himself, he discomfited [them].

1 Samuel 14:47 - English Standard Version

When Saul had taken the kingship over Israel, he fought against all his enemies on every side, against Moab, against the Ammonites, against Edom, against the kings of Zobah, and against the Philistines. Wherever he turned he routed them.

1 Samuel 14:47 - King James Version

So Saul took the kingdom over Israel, and fought against all his enemies on every side, against Moab, and against the children of Ammon, and against Edom, and against the kings of Zobah, and against the Philistines: and whithersoever he turned himself, he vexed them.

1 Samuel 14:47 - La Biblia de las Americas

Cuando Saùl asumiò el reinado sobre Israel, luchò contra todos sus enemigos en derredor: contra Moab, contra los hijos de Amòn, contra Edom, contra los reyes de Soba y contra los filisteos; adondequiera que se volvìa, resultaba vencedor.

1 Samuel 14:47 - The Message

Saul extended his rule, capturing neighboring kingdoms. He fought enemies on every front—Moab, Ammon, Edom, the king of Zobah, the Philistines. Wherever he turned, he came up with a victory. He became invincible! He smashed Amalek, freeing Israel from the savagery and looting.

1 Samuel 14:47 - New American Standard Bible

Now when Saul had taken the kingdom over Israel, he fought against all his enemies on every side, against Moab, the sons of Ammon, Edom, the kings of Zobah, and the Philistines; and wherever he turned, he inflicted punishment.

1 Samuel 14:47 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

Cuando Saùl asumiò el reinado sobre Israel, luchò contra todos sus enemigos en derredor: contra Moab, contra los Amonitas, contra Edom, contra los reyes de Soba y contra los Filisteos; adondequiera que se volvìa, resultaba vencedor.

1 Samuel 14:47 - World English Bible

Now when Saul had taken the kingdom over Israel, he fought against all his enemies on every side, against Moab, and against the children of Ammon, and against Edom, and against the kings of Zobah, and against the Philistines: and wherever he turned himself, he put [them] to the worse.

1 Samuel 14:47 - Young's Living Translation

and Saul captured the kingdom over Israel, and he fighteth round about against all his enemies, against Moab, and against the Bene-Ammon, and against Edom, and against the kings of Zobah, and against the Philistines, and whithersoever he turneth he doth vex [them].

1 Samuel 14:47 - Additional Comments

Despite Saul, God was still on the side of Israel. I suspect if it were just Saul, the fortunes would not have been to his advantage.

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