And the garrisonof the Philistineswentout to the passof Michmash.
Davidwas thenin the stronghold,while the garrisonof the Philistineswas thenin Bethlehem.
He has comeagainstAiath,He has passedthrough Migron;At Michmashhe depositedhis baggage.
They have gonethroughthe pass,[saying], "Gebawill be our lodgingplace."Ramahis terrified,and Gibeahof Saulhas fledaway.
Now the Philistinesassembledto fightwith Israel,30000chariotsand 6,000horsemen,and peoplelike the sandwhichis on the seashorein abundance;and they cameup and campedin Michmash,eastof Beth-aven.
Now the daycamethat Jonathan,the sonof Saul,saidto the youngmanwho was carryinghis armor,"Comeand let us crossoverto the Philistines'garrisonthat is on the otherside."But he did not tellhis father.
