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1 Samuel 14:13

1 Samuel 14:13
And Jonathan climbed up upon his hands and upon his feet, and his armourbearer after him: and they fell before Jonathan; and his armourbearer slew after him.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And Jonathan climbed up upon his hands and upon his feet,.... He did not attempt to go up the way or pass the…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

Jonathan climbed up - It seems he had a part of the rock still to get over. When he got over he began to slay the…

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

Jonathan climbed up upon his hands and upon his feet "Immediately to the east of the village of Michmash exists a…