1 Samuel 14:17
“Then said Saul unto the people that were with him, Number now, and see who is gone from us. And when they had numbered, behold, Jonathan and his armourbearer were not there.”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Then said Saul unto the people that were with him,.... To some of the officers, particularly the muster master:
number…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Number now - Saul perceived that the Philistines were routed, but could not tell by what means; supposing that it must…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Samuel 14:16-23
We have here the prosecution and improvement of the wonderful advantages which Jonathan and his armour-bearer gained…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Number now The word denotes a musteror paradeof the troop for inspection.