20 Don’t tell it in Gath or spread the news on the streets of Ashkelon. The godless Philistine women will be happy and jump for joy.

21 Don’t let dew or rain fall on the hills of Gilboa. Don’t let its fields grow offerings for God. There the warriors' shields were smeared with mud, and Saul’s own shield was left unpolished. [4]

22 The arrows of Jonathan struck, and warriors died. The sword of Saul cut the enemy apart.