In Context

15 There was a trembling in the camp, in the field, and among all the people; the garrison, and the spoilers, they also trembled; and the earth quaked: so there was an exceeding great trembling.

16 The watchmen of Saul in Gibeah of Benjamin looked; and behold, the multitude melted away, and they went here and there.

17 Then Saul said to the people who were with him, |Count now, and see who is missing from us.| When they had counted, behold, Jonathan and his armor bearer were not there.

18 Saul said to Ahijah, |Bring the ark of God here.| For the ark of God was there at that time with the children of Israel.

19 It happened, while Saul talked to the priest, that the tumult that was in the camp of the Philistines went on and increased: and Saul said to the priest, |Withdraw your hand!|

20 Saul and all the people who were with him were gathered together, and came to the battle: and behold, every man's sword was against his fellow, and there was a very great confusion.

1 Samuel 14:18 in Other Translations