1 Samuel 13:20

Catholic Public Domain Version

Therefore, all of Israel descended to the Philistines, so that each man could sharpen his plowshare, or pick axe, or hatchet, or hoe.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 34:6

Then too, in the cities of Manasseh, and of Ephraim, and of Simeon, even to Naphtali, he overturned everything.

Proverbs 27:17

Iron sharpens iron, and a man sharpens the countenance of his friend.

Deuteronomy 32:41

When I sharpen my sword like lightning, and my hand takes hold of judgment, then I will render vengeance to my enemies, and I will repay those who hate me.

1 Samuel 13:19

Now there was no worker of iron to be found in all the land of Israel. For the Philistines had been cautious, lest perhaps the Hebrews might make swords or spears.

1 Samuel 13:21

For their plow blades, and pick axes, and pitch forks, and axes had become blunt, and even the handles needed to be repaired.