1 Samuel 13:20

New American Bible - revised edition

All Israel, therefore, had to go down to the Philistines to sharpen their plowshares, mattocks, axes, and sickles.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 34:6

He did likewise in the cities of Manasseh, Ephraim, Simeon, and in the ruined villages of the surrounding country as far as Naphtali;

Proverbs 27:17

Iron is sharpened by iron; one person sharpens another.

Deuteronomy 32:41

When I sharpen my flashing sword, and my hand lays hold of judgment, With vengeance I will repay my foes and requite those who hate me.

1 Samuel 13:19

Not a single smith was to be found anywhere in Israel, for the Philistines had said, “Otherwise the Hebrews will make swords or spears.”

1 Samuel 13:21

The price for the plowshares and mattocks was two thirds of a shekel, and a third of a shekel for sharpening the axes and for setting the ox-goads.