1 Samuel 14

1 One day Jonathan son of Saul said to the young man bearing his armor, “Come, let us cross over to the Philistine outpost on the other side.” But Jonathan did not tell his father.

Da hændte det en Dag, at Sauls Søn Jonatan sagde til sin Vaabendrager: »Kom, lad os gaa over til Filisternes Forpost her lige overfor!« Men til sin Fader sagde han intet derom.

2 Meanwhile, Saul was staying under the pomegranate tree in Migron on the outskirts of Gibeah. And the troops who were with him numbered about six hundred men,

Saul sad just ved Udkanten af Geba under Granatæbletræet ved Tærskepladsen, og Folkene, som var hos ham, var omtrent 600 Mand.

3 including Ahijah, who was wearing an ephod. He was the son of Ichabod’s brother Ahitub son of Phinehas, the son of Eli the priest of the LORD in Shiloh. But the troops did not know that Jonathan had left.

Og Ahija, en Søn af Ahitub, der var Broder til Ikabod, en Søn af Pinehas, en Søn af Eli, HERRENS Præst i Silo, bar Efoden. Men Folkene vidste intet om, at Jonatan var gaaet.

4 Now there were cliffs on both sides of the pass that Jonathan intended to cross to reach the Philistine outpost. One was named Bozez and the other Seneh.

I Passet, som Jonatan søgte at komme over for at angribe Filisternes Forpost, springer en Klippespids frem paa hver Side; den ene hedder Bozez, den anden Sene.

5 One cliff stood to the north toward Michmash, and the other to the south toward Geba.

Den ene Spids rager i Vejret paa Nordsiden ud for Mikmas, den anden paa Sydsiden ud for Geba.

6 Jonathan said to the young man bearing his armor, “Come, let us cross over to the outpost of these uncircumcised men. Perhaps the LORD will work on our behalf. Nothing can hinder the LORD from saving, whether by many or by few.”

Jonatan sagde da til Vaabendrageren: »Kom, lad os gaa over til disse uomskaarnes Forpost; maaske vil HERREN staa os bi, thi intet hindrer HERREN i at give Sejr, enten der er mange eller faa!«

7 His armor-bearer replied, “Do all that is in your heart. Go ahead; I am with you heart and soul.”

Vaabendrageren svarede: »Gør, hvad du har i Sinde! Jeg gaar med; som du vil, vil ogsaa jeg!«

8 “Very well,” said Jonathan, “we will cross over toward these men and show ourselves to them.

Da sagde Jonatan: »Vi søger nu at komme over til de Mænd og sørger for, at de faar os at se.

9 If they say, ‘Wait until we come to you,’ then we will stay where we are and will not go up to them.

Hvis de saa siger til os: Staa stille, vi kommer hen til eder! saa bliver vi staaende, hvor vi staar, og gaar ikke op til dem.

10 But if they say, ‘Come on up,’ then we will go up, because this will be our sign that the LORD has delivered them into our hands.”

Men siger de: Kom op til os! gaar vi derop; thi saa har HERREN givet dem i vor Haand; det skal være vort Tegn!«

11 So the two of them showed themselves to the outpost of the Philistines, who exclaimed, “Look, the Hebrews are coming out of the holes in which they were hiding!”

Da nu Filisternes Forpost fik Øje paa dem, sagde Filisterne: »Se, der kommer nogle Hebræere krybende ud af de Jordhuller, de har skjult sig i!«

12 So the men of the outpost called out to Jonathan and his armor-bearer, “Come on up, and we will teach you a lesson!” “Follow me,” Jonathan told his armor-bearer, “for the LORD has delivered them into the hand of Israel.”

Og Mændene, der stod paa Forpost, raabte til Jonatan og hans Vaabendrager: »Kom op til os, saa skal vi lære jer!« Da sagde Jonatan til Vaabendrageren: »Følg med derop, thi HERREN har givet dem i Israels Haand!«

13 So Jonathan climbed up on his hands and feet, with his armor-bearer behind him. And the Philistines fell before Jonathan, and his armor-bearer followed and finished them off.

Saa klatrede Jonatan op paa Hænder og Fødder, og Vaabendrageren bagefter. Da flygtede de for Jonatan; og han huggede dem ned, og Vaabendrageren fulgte efter og gav dem Dødsstødet;

14 In that first assault, Jonathan and his armor-bearer struck down about twenty men over half an acre of land.

og i første Omgang fældede Jonatan og hans Vaabendrager henved tyve Mand paa en Strækning af omtrent en halv Dags Pløjeland.

15 Then terror struck the Philistines in the camp, in the field, and among all the people. Even those in the outposts and raiding parties trembled. Indeed, the earth quaked and panic spread from God.

Da opstod der Rædsel baade i og uden for Lejren, og alle Krigerne, baade Forposten og Strejfskaren, sloges med Rædsel; tilmed kom der et Jordskælv, og det fremkaldte en Guds Rædsel.

16 Now when Saul’s watchmen at Gibeah in Benjamin looked and saw the troops melting away and scattering in every direction,

Men da Sauls Udkigsmænd i Geba i Benjamin saa derhen, opdagede de, at det bølgede hid og did i Lejren.

17 Saul said to the troops who were with him, “Call the roll and see who has left us.” And when they had called the roll, they saw that Jonathan and his armor-bearer were not there.

Da sagde Saul til sine Folk: »Hold Mønstring og se efter, hvem af vore der er gaaet bort!« Og ved Mønstringen viste det sig, at Jonatan og hans Vaabendrager manglede.

18 Then Saul said to Ahijah, “Bring the ark of God.” (For at that time it was with the Israelites.)

Da sagde Saul til Ahija: »Bring Efoden hid!« Han bar nemlig dengang Efoden foran Israel.

19 While Saul was talking to the priest, the commotion in the Philistine camp continued to increase. So Saul said to the priest, “Withdraw your hand.”

Men medens Saul talte med Præsten, blev Forvirringen i Filisternes Lejr større og større. Saul sagde da til Præsten: »Lad det kun være!«

20 Then Saul and all his troops assembled and marched to the battle, and they found the Philistines in total confusion, with each man wielding the sword against his neighbor.

Og alle Sauls Krigere samlede sig om ham, og da de kom til Kamppladsen, se, da var den enes Sværd løftet mod den andens, og alt var i stor Forvirring.

21 And the Hebrews who had previously gone up into the surrounding camps of the Philistines now went over to the Israelites who were with Saul and Jonathan.

Og de Hebræere, som tidligere havde staaet under Filisterne og havde gjort dem Hærfølge, faldt fra og sluttede sig til Israel, som fulgte Saul og Jonatan.

22 When all the Israelites who had been hiding in the hill country of Ephraim heard that the Philistines were fleeing, they also joined Saul and Jonathan in the battle.

Og da de israelitiske Mænd, som havde skjult sig i Efraims Bjerge, hørte, at Filisterne var paa Flugt, satte ogsaa de efter dem for at bekæmpe dem.

23 So the LORD saved Israel that day, and the battle moved on beyond Beth-aven.

Saaledes gav HERREN Israel Sejr den Dag. Da Kampen havde strakt sig hen forbi Bet-Horon —

24 Now the men of Israel were in distress that day, for Saul had placed the troops under an oath, saying, “Cursed is the man who eats any food before evening, before I have taken vengeance on my enemies.” So none of the troops tasted any food.

alle Krigerne var med Saul, omtrent 10 000 Mand, og Kampen bredte sig over Efraims Bjerge — begik Saul den Dag en stor Daarskab, idet han tog Folket i Ed og sagde: »Forbandet være hver den, som nyder noget før Aften, før jeg faar taget Hævn over mine Fjender!« Og alt Folket afholdt sig fra at spise.

25 Then all the troops entered the forest, and there was honey on the ground.

Der fandtes nogle Bikager paa Marken,

26 And when they entered the forest and saw the flowing honey, not one of them put his hand to his mouth, because they feared the oath.

og da Folket kom til Bikagerne, var Bierne borte; men ingen førte Haanden til Munden; thi Folket frygtede Eden.

27 Jonathan, however, had not heard that his father had charged the people with the oath. So he reached out the end of the staff in his hand, dipped it into the honeycomb, and put his hand to his mouth; and his eyes brightened.

Jonatan havde dog ikke hørt, at hans Fader tog Folket i Ed, og han rakte Spidsen af den Stav, han havde i Haanden, ud, dyppede den i en Bikage og førte Haanden til Munden; derved fik hans Øjne atter Glans.

28 Then one of the soldiers told him, “Your father bound the troops with a solemn oath, saying, ‘Cursed is the man who eats food today.’ That is why the people are faint.”

Da tog en af Krigerne til Orde og sagde: »Din Fader tog Folket i Ed og sagde: Forbandet være hver den, som nyder noget i Dag! Og dog var Folket udmattet.«

29 “My father has brought trouble to the land,” Jonathan replied. “Just look at how my eyes have brightened because I tasted a little of this honey.

Men Jonatan sagde: »Min Fader styrter Landet i Ulykke! Se, hvor mine Øjne fik Glans, fordi jeg nød den Smule Honning!

30 How much better it would have been if the troops had eaten freely today from the plunder they took from their enemies! Would not the slaughter of the Philistines have been much greater?”

Nej, havde Folket blot i Dag spist dygtigt af Byttet, det tog fra Fjenden! Thi nu blev Filisternes Nederlag ikke stort.«

31 That day, after the Israelites had struck down the Philistines from Michmash to Aijalon, the people were very faint.

De slog da den Dag Filisterne fra Mikmas til Ajjalon, og Folket var meget udmattet.

32 So they rushed greedily to the plunder, taking sheep, cattle, and calves. They slaughtered them on the ground and ate meat with the blood still in it.

Derfor kastede Folket sig over Byttet, tog Smaakvæg, Hornkvæg og Kalve og slagtede dem paa Jorden og spiste Kødet med Blodet i.

33 Then someone reported to Saul: “Look, the troops are sinning against the LORD by eating meat with the blood still in it.” “You have broken faith,” said Saul. “Roll a large stone over here at once.”

Da meldte man det til Saul og sagde: »Se, Folket synder mod HERREN ved at spise Kødet med Blodet i!« Og han sagde: »I forbryder eder! Vælt mig en stor Sten herhen!«

34 Then he said, “Go among the troops and tell them, ‘Each man must bring me his ox or his sheep, slaughter them in this place, and then eat. Do not sin against the LORD by eating meat with the blood still in it.’” So that night everyone brought his ox and slaughtered it there.

Derpaa sagde Saul: »Gaa rundt iblandt Folket og sig til dem: Enhver skal bringe sin Okse eller sit Faar hen til mig og slagte det her! Saa kan I spise; men synd ikke mod HERREN ved at spise Kødet med Blodet i!« Da bragte hver og en af Folket, hvad han havde, og slagtede det der.

35 Then Saul built an altar to the LORD; it was the first time he had built an altar to the LORD.

Og Saul byggede HERREN et Alter; det var det første Alter, han byggede HERREN.

36 And Saul said, “Let us go down after the Philistines by night and plunder them until dawn, leaving no man alive!” “Do what seems good to you,” the troops replied. But the priest said, “We must consult God here.”

Derpaa sagde Saul: »Lad os drage ned efter Filisterne i Nat og udplyndre dem, før Dagen gryr, og ikke lade nogen af dem blive tilbage!« De svarede: »Gør, hvad du under for godt!« Men Præsten sagde: »Lad os her træde frem for Gud!«

37 So Saul inquired of God, “Shall I go down after the Philistines? Will You give them into the hand of Israel?” But God did not answer him that day.

Saa raadspurgte Saul Gud: »Skal jeg drage ned efter Filisterne? Vil du give dem i Israels Haand?« Men han svarede ham ikke den Dag.

38 Therefore Saul said, “Come here, all you leaders of the troops, and let us investigate how this sin has occurred today.

Da sagde Saul: »Kom hid, alle Folkets Øverster, og se efter, hvad det er for en Synd, der er begaaet i Dag;

39 As surely as the LORD who saves Israel lives, even if it is my son Jonathan, he must die!” But not one of the troops said a word.

thi saa sandt HERREN lever, han, som har givet Israel Sejr: Om det saa er min Søn Jonatan, der har begaaet den, skal han dø!« Men ingen af Folket svarede.

40 Then Saul said to all Israel, “You stand on one side, and I and my son Jonathan will stand on the other side.” “Do what seems good to you,” the troops replied.

Da sagde han til hele Israel: »I skal være den ene Part, jeg og min Søn Jonatan den anden!« Folket svarede Saul: »Gør, hvad du finder for godt!«

41 So Saul said to the LORD, the God of Israel, “Why have You not answered Your servant this day? If the fault is with me or my son Jonathan, respond with Urim; but if the fault is with the men of Israel, respond with Thummim.” And Jonathan and Saul were selected, but the people were cleared of the charge.

Derpaa sagde Saul til HERREN: »Israels Gud! Hvorfor svarer du ikke din Tjener i Dag? Hvis Skylden ligger hos mig eller min Søn Jonatan, HERRE, Israels Gud, saa lad Urim komme frem; men ligger den hos dit Folk Israel, saa lad Tummim komme frem!« Da ramtes Jonatan og Saul af Loddet, men Folket gik fri.

42 Then Saul said, “Cast the lot between me and my son Jonathan.” And Jonathan was selected.

Saul sagde da: »Kast Lod mellem mig og min Søn Jonatan!« Saa ramtes Jonatan.

43 “Tell me what you have done,” Saul commanded him. So Jonathan told him, “I only tasted a little honey with the end of the staff that was in my hand. And now I must die?”

Da sagde Saul til Jonatan: »Sig mig, hvad du har gjort!« Jonatan svarede: »Jeg nød lidt Honning paa Spidsen af Staven, jeg havde i Haanden. Se, jeg er rede til at dø!«

44 And Saul declared, “May God punish me, and ever so severely, if you, Jonathan, do not surely die!”

Da sagde Saul: »Gud ramme mig baade med det ene og det andet! Du skal visselig dø, Jonatan!«

45 But the people said to Saul, “Must Jonathan die—he who accomplished such a great deliverance for Israel? Never! As surely as the LORD lives, not a hair of his head will fall to the ground, for with God’s help he has accomplished this today.” So the people rescued Jonathan, and he did not die.

Men Folket sagde til Saul: »Skal Jonatan dø, han, som har vundet Israel denne store Sejr? Det være langt fra! Saa sandt HERREN lever, ikke et Haar skal krummes paa hans Hoved; thi med Guds Hjælp vandt han Sejr i Dag!« Da udløste Folket Jonatan, og han blev friet fra Døden.

46 Then Saul gave up his pursuit of the Philistines, and the Philistines returned to their own land.

Men Saul holdt op med at forfølge Filisterne og drog hjem, medens Filisterne trak sig tilbage til deres Land.

47 After 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.

Da Saul havde vundet Kongedømmet over Israel, førte han Krig med alle sine Fjender rundt om, Moab, Ammoniterne, Edom, Kongen af Zoba og Filisterne, og Sejren fulgte ham overalt, hvor han vendte sig hen.

48 He fought valiantly and defeated the Amalekites, delivering Israel from the hands of its plunderers.

Han udførte Heltegerninger, slog Amalek og befriede Israel fra dem, som hærgede det.

49 Now the sons of Saul were Jonathan, Ishvi, and Malchishua. His two daughters were named Merab (his firstborn) and Michal (his younger daughter).

Sauls Sønner var Jonatan, Jisjvi og Malkisjua; af hans to Døtre hed den førstefødte Merab og den yngste Mikal.

50 His wife’s name was Ahinoam daughter of Ahimaaz. The name of the commander of his army was Abner, the son of Saul’s uncle Ner.

Sauls Hustru hed Ahinoam, en Datter af Ahima'az; hans Hærfører hed Abiner, en Søn af Sauls Farbroder Ner;

51 Saul’s father Kish and Abner’s father Ner were sons of Abiel.

Sauls Fader Kisj og Abners Fader Ner var Sønner af Abiel.

52 And the war with the Philistines was fierce for all the days of Saul. So whenever he noticed any strong or brave man, Saul would enlist him.

Men Krigen med Filisterne var haard, lige saa længe Saul levede; og hver Gang Saul traf en heltemodig og tapper Mand, knyttede han ham til sig.