But he took his stand in the midst of the plot and defended it and killed the Philistines — and the LORD brought about a great victory — Shammah held the field against the Philistines, defending it alone. His defense secured victory. The detail of the lentil field, while seemingly trivial, emphasizes that Shammah valued even humble land and protected it against invaders.

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