The cliff on the north was in front of Micmash, and the one on the south was in front of Geba.
Parallel translations
- WEB The one crag rose up on the north in front of Michmash, and the other on the south in front of Geba.
- KJV The forefront of the one was situate northward over against Michmash, and the other southward over against Gibeah.
- BSB One cliff stood to the north toward Michmash, and the other to the south toward Geba.
- NKJV The front of one faced northward opposite Michmash, and the other southward opposite Gibeah.
- NASB The one crag rose on the north opposite Michmash, and the other on the south opposite Geba.
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Quick answer
The two crags stand to the north and south, framing the narrow, perilous route Jonathan and his armor bearer will climb.
Overview
This geographic detail completes the picture of a treacherous ascent toward the Philistine position. The narrowness and steepness make the coming assault by just two men all the more astonishing. Such precise description grounds the miracle of deliverance in a real and difficult place.
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