16 And the watchmen of Saul in Gibeah of Benjamin looked, and behold, the multitude ^twas dispersing here and there.¹ 17 Then Saul said to the people who were with him, “Count and see who has gone from us.” And when they had counted, behold, Jonathan and his armor-bearer were not there. 18 So Saul said to Ahijah, “Bring the ark of God here.” For the ark of God went at that time with the people² of Israel. 19 Now ^uwhile Saul was talking to the priest, the tumult in the camp of the Philistines increased more and more. So Saul said to the priest, “Withdraw your hand.” 20 Then Saul and all the people who were with him rallied and went into the battle. And behold, ^vevery Philistine’s sword was against his fellow, and there was very great confusion. 21 Now the Hebrews who had been with the Philistines before that time and who had gone up with them into the camp, ^weven they also turned to be with the Israelites who were with Saul and Jonathan. 22 Likewise, when all the men of Israel ^xwho had hidden themselves ^yin the hill country of Ephraim heard that the Philistines were fleeing, they too followed hard after them in the battle. 23 ^zSo the Lord saved Israel that day. And the battle passed beyond ^aBeth-aven.