And Jonathan smote the garrison of the Philistines that was in Geba — Jonathan initiates military action by striking ('nakah) the Philistine garrison (netziv) at Geba (or Gibeah). The Hebrew word 'smote' suggests a decisive blow. and the Philistines heard of it. And Saul blew the trumpet throughout all the land, saying, Let the Hebrews hear — Saul responds to Jonathan's action by summoning all Israel to war. The trumpet (shofar) is blown throughout the land as a call to arms, and messengers proclaim 'Let the Hebrews hear,' calling the people to mobilize.

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