1 Samuel 13:22

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

So, whenever the Israelite soldiers had to go into battle, none of them had a sword or a spear except Saul and his son Jonathan.

Cross References

Zechariah 4:6

So the angel explained that it was the following message of the LORD to Zerubbabel: I am the LORD All-Powerful. So don't depend on your own power or strength, but on my Spirit.

2 Corinthians 4:7

We are like clay jars in which this treasure is stored. The real power comes from God and not from us.

Judges 5:8

The Israelites worshipped other gods, and the gates of their towns were then attacked. But they had no shields or spears to fight with.

1 Samuel 17:47

Everybody here will see that the LORD doesn't need swords or spears to save his people. The LORD always wins his battles, and he will help us defeat you.

1 Samuel 17:50

David defeated Goliath with a sling and a stone. He killed him without even using a sword.