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1 Samuel 14:1

1 Samuel 14:1
Now it came to pass upon a day, that Jonathan the son of Saul said unto the young man that bare his armour, Come, and let us go over to the Philistines' garrison, that is on the other side . But he told not his father.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

Now it came to pass upon a day,.... At a certain time, a little after the garrison of the Philistines had made the…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Now ... - Rather “and,” since this verse is in immediate dependence upon the preceding. When Jonathan saw the garrison…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

Come, and let us go over - This action of Jonathan was totally contrary to the laws of war; no military operation should…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Samuel 14:1-15

We must here take notice,

I. Of the goodness of God in restraining the Philistines, who had a vast army of valiant men…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

1Sa 14:1-15. Jonathan's deed of daring

1. that bare his armour A confidential attendant like the squireof the middle…