And all the captives from Mizpah escaped and began to help Johanan.
Parallel translations
- WEB So all the people who Ishmael had carried away captive from Mizpah turned about and came back, and went to Johanan the son of Kareah.
- KJV So all the people that Ishmael had carried away captive from Mizpah cast about and returned, and went unto Johanan the son of Kareah.
- BSB and all the people whom Ishmael had taken captive at Mizpah turned and went over to Johanan son of Kareah.
- NKJV Then all the people whom Ishmael had carried away captive from Mizpah turned around and came back, and went to Johanan the son of Kareah.
- NASB So all the people whom Ishmael had taken captive from Mizpah turned around and came back, and went to Johanan the son of Kareah.
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Quick answer
All the captives turn back and rejoin Johanan. The abducted remnant is freed from Ishmael's grip.
Overview
The whole company taken from Mizpah turns about and returns to Johanan, abandoning their captor. The reversal restores the people to safety and to leaders who sought their good. It is a small but real deliverance amid the chapter's grief, reflecting God's preserving care over His remnant.
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