MSTC(i)
17 And there came out of the host of the Philistines three companies, to destroy: one company turned unto the way that leadeth to Ophrah unto the land of Shual;
18 and another company turned the way to Bethhoron; and the third company turned to the way of the coast that turneth to the valley of Zeboim toward the wilderness.
19 But there was no smith throughout the land of Israel. For the Philistines thought that then the Hebrews might make them swords or spears.
20 And therefore must all Israel go down to the Philistines, to mend every man his share, his mattock, his axe or his sickle:
21 as oft as the edges of the sickles, mattocks, dung forks, and axes were blunt, and also to mend their goods.
22 And so in time of battle there was neither sword nor spear found in the hands of any of the people that were with Saul and Jonathan: save for Saul and Jonathan his son was there somewhat found.
23 And the Garrison of the Philistines came out and stood on the other side before Michmash.