48 He fought valiantly and defeated the Amalekites, delivering Israel from the hands of those who had plundered them.
48 And he did valiantly and struck the Amalekites and delivered Israel out of the hands of those who plundered them.
48 He became invincible! He smashed Amalek, freeing Israel from the savagery and looting.
48 And he gathered an army and attacked the Amalekites, and delivered Israel from the hands of those who plundered them.
48 He performed great deeds and conquered the Amalekites, saving Israel from all those who had plundered them.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Samuel 14:48
Commentary on 1 Samuel 14:47-52
(Read 1 Samuel 14:47-52)
Here is a general account of Saul's court and camp. He had little reason to be proud of his royal dignity, nor had any of his neighbours cause to envy him, for he had but little enjoyment after he took the kingdom. And often men's earthly glory makes a blaze just before the dark night of disgrace and woe comes on them.