15. All the Philistine soldiers panicked—those in the camp and those in the raiding party. The ground itself shook! God had caused the panic.
16. Saul’s guards were at Gibeah in the land of Benjamin when they saw the Philistine soldiers running in every direction.
17. Saul said to his army, “Check to see who has left our camp.” When they checked, they learned that Jonathan and his officer were gone.
18. So Saul said to Ahijah the priest, “Bring the Ark of God.” (At that time it was with the Israelites.)
19. While Saul was talking to the priest, the confusion in the Philistine camp was growing. Then Saul said to Ahijah, “Put your hand down!”
20. Then Saul gathered his army and entered the battle. They found the Philistines confused, striking each other with their swords!
21. Earlier, there were Hebrews who had served the Philistines and had stayed in their camp, but now they joined the Israelites with Saul and Jonathan.
22. When all the Israelites hidden in the mountains of Ephraim heard that the Philistine soldiers were running away, they also joined the battle and chased the Philistines.