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Version</a></span><br />And when he taunted Israel, Jonathan the son of Shimea, David’s brother, struck him down.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/20.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />and when he taunted Israel, Jonathan the son of David’s brother Shimei killed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/20.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />But when he defied Israel, Jonathan the son of Shimea David's brother slew him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/20.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So when he defied Israel, Jonathan the son of Shimea, David’s brother, killed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/20.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />When he taunted Israel, Jonathan the son of Shimea, David’s brother, killed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/20.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />When he taunted Israel, Jonathan the son of Shimea, David&#8217s brother, killed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/20.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And when he taunted Israel, Jonathan the son of Shimea, David’s brother, killed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/20.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And he reproached Israel, so Jonathan the son of Shimea, David’s brother, struck him down.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/20.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />When he taunted Israel, Jonathan the son of Shimea, David’s brother, killed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/20.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When he taunted Israel, Jonathan son of David’s brother Shimei killed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/20.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When he taunted Israel, Jonathan son of David&#8217s brother Shimei killed him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/20.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And when he defied Israel, Jonathan the son of Shimea David's brother slew him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_chronicles/20.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />he made fun of Israel, so David's nephew Jonathan killed him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/20.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And when he defied Israel, Jonathan the son of Shimea David's brother slew him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/20.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />When he challenged Israel, Jonathan, son of David's brother Shimea, killed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/20.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />He defied the Israelites, and Jonathan, the son of David's brother Shammah, killed him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/20.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />When he challenged Israel, Shimei's son Jonathan, David's nephew, killed him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/20.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />When he taunted Israel, Jonathan son of Shimea, David's brother, killed him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/20.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />When he defied Israel, Jonathan the son of Shimeah David's brother killed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/20.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />But when he defied Israel, Jonathan the son of Shimea, David's brother, slew him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/20.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />and when he taunted Israel, Jonathan the son of David’s brother Shimei killed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/20.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />When he defied Israel, Jonathan the son of Shimea, David’s brother, killed him. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/20.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And he reproaches Israel, and Jonathan son of Shimea, brother of David, strikes him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/20.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And he reproacheth Israel, and smite him doth Jonathan son of Shimea, brother of David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/20.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And he will reproach Israel, and Jonathan son of Shimea, David's brother, struck him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/20.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />He reviled Israel: but Jonathan the son of Samaa the brother of David slew him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/20.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 20:7>He blasphemed Israel. And Jonathan, the son of Shimea, the brother of David, struck him down.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/20.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />He defied Israel, and Jonathan, the son of Shimea, David’s brother, slew him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/20.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />When he taunted Israel, Jonathan son of Shimea, David’s brother, killed him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/20.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />But when he defied Israel, Jonathan the son of Shimea David's brother slew him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/20.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And he was reproaching Israel, and Jonathan, son of Shama the brother of David, killed him. <div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/20.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And when he taunted Israel, Jonathan the son of Shimea David's brother slew him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/20.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And he defied Israel, and Jonathan the son of Samaa the brother of David slew him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/20-7.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wtNNY-qpWWI?start=5740" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/20.htm">Battles Against the Philistines</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">6</span>And there was still another battle at Gath, where there was a man of great stature with six fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot—twenty-four in all. He too was descended from Rapha, <span class="reftext">7</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2778.htm" title="2778: way·ḥā·rêp̄ (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To pull off, to expose, to betroth, to carp at, defame, to spend the winter.">and when he taunted</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">Israel,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3083.htm" title="3083: yə·hō·w·nā·ṯān (N-proper-ms) -- From Yhovah and nathan; Jehovah-given; Jehonathan, the name of four Israelites.">Jonathan</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the son</a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: ḏā·wîḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">of David’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/251.htm" title="251: ’ă·ḥî (N-msc) -- A brother. A primitive word; a brother (like 'ab).">brother</a> <a href="/hebrew/8092.htm" title="8092: šim·‘ā (N-proper-ms) -- Four Isr. For Shim'ah; Shima, the name of four Israelites.">Shimei</a> <a href="/hebrew/5221.htm" title="5221: way·yak·kê·hū (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms:: 3ms) -- To smite. A primitive root; to strike.">killed him.</a> </span><span class="reftext">8</span>So these descendants of Rapha in Gath fell at the hands of David and his servants.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/17-49.htm">1 Samuel 17:49-51</a></span><br />Then David reached into his bag, took out a stone, and slung it, striking the Philistine on the forehead. The stone sank into his forehead, and he fell facedown on the ground. / Thus David prevailed over the Philistine with a sling and a stone; without a sword in his hand he struck down the Philistine and killed him. / David ran and stood over him. He grabbed the Philistine’s sword and pulled it from its sheath and killed him, and he cut off his head with the sword. When the Philistines saw that their hero was dead, they turned and ran.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/21-19.htm">2 Samuel 21:19-22</a></span><br />Once again there was a battle with the Philistines at Gob, and Elhanan son of Jair the Bethlehemite killed the brother of Goliath the Gittite, the shaft of whose spear was like a weaver’s beam. / And there was also a battle at Gath, where there was a man of great stature with six fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot—twenty-four in all. He too was descended from Rapha, / and when he taunted Israel, Jonathan the son of David’s brother Shimei killed him. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/17-4.htm">1 Samuel 17:4-7</a></span><br />Then a champion named Goliath, who was from Gath, came out from the Philistine camp. He was six cubits and a span in height, / and he had a bronze helmet on his head. He wore a bronze coat of mail weighing five thousand shekels, / and he had armor of bronze on his legs and a javelin of bronze slung between his shoulders. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/21-15.htm">2 Samuel 21:15-17</a></span><br />Once again the Philistines waged war against Israel, and David and his servants went down and fought against the Philistines. But David became exhausted. / Then Ishbi-benob, a descendant of Rapha, whose bronze spear weighed three hundred shekels and who was bearing a new sword, resolved to kill David. / But Abishai son of Zeruiah came to his aid, struck the Philistine, and killed him. Then David’s men swore to him, “You must never again go out with us to battle, so that the lamp of Israel may not be extinguished.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/17-45.htm">1 Samuel 17:45-47</a></span><br />But David said to the Philistine, “You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the LORD of Hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. / This day the LORD will deliver you into my hand. This day I will strike you down, cut off your head, and give the carcasses of the Philistine army to the birds of the air and the creatures of the earth. Then the whole world will know that there is a God in Israel. / And all those assembled here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the LORD saves; for the battle is the LORD’s, and He will give all of you into our hands.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/23-20.htm">2 Samuel 23:20-21</a></span><br />And Benaiah son of Jehoiada was a man of valor from Kabzeel, a man of many exploits. He struck down two champions of Moab, and on a snowy day he went down into a pit and killed a lion. / He also struck down an Egyptian, a huge man. Although the Egyptian had a spear in his hand, Benaiah went against him with a club, snatched the spear from his hand, and killed the Egyptian with his own spear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/17-10.htm">1 Samuel 17:10-11</a></span><br />Then the Philistine said, “I defy the ranks of Israel this day! Give me a man to fight!” / On hearing the words of the Philistine, Saul and all the Israelites were dismayed and greatly afraid.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/21-18.htm">2 Samuel 21:18</a></span><br />Some time later at Gob, there was another battle with the Philistines. At that time Sibbecai the Hushathite killed Saph, a descendant of Rapha.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/17-36.htm">1 Samuel 17:36-37</a></span><br />Your servant has killed lions and bears; this uncircumcised Philistine will be like one of them, for he has defied the armies of the living God.” / David added, “The LORD, who delivered me from the claws of the lion and the bear, will deliver me from the hand of this Philistine.” “Go,” said Saul, “and may the LORD be with you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/23-8.htm">2 Samuel 23:8-12</a></span><br />These are the names of David’s mighty men: Josheb-basshebeth the Tahchemonite was chief of the Three. He wielded his spear against eight hundred men, whom he killed at one time. / Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite. As one of the three mighty men, he went with David to taunt the Philistines who had gathered for battle at Pas-dammim. The men of Israel retreated, / but Eleazar stood his ground and struck the Philistines until his hand grew weary and stuck to his sword. The LORD brought about a great victory that day. Then the troops returned to him, but only to plunder the dead. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/17-26.htm">1 Samuel 17:26</a></span><br />David asked the men who were standing with him, “What will be done for the man who kills this Philistine and removes this disgrace from Israel? Just who is this uncircumcised Philistine, that he should defy the armies of the living God?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/23-18.htm">2 Samuel 23:18-19</a></span><br />Now Abishai, the brother of Joab and son of Zeruiah, was chief of the Three, and he wielded his spear against three hundred men, killed them, and won a name along with the Three. / Was he not more honored than the Three? And he became their commander, even though he was not included among the Three.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/17-23.htm">1 Samuel 17:23-24</a></span><br />And as he was speaking with them, suddenly the champion named Goliath, the Philistine from Gath, came forward from the ranks of the Philistines and shouted his usual words, which David also heard. / When all the men of Israel saw Goliath, they fled from him in great fear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/23-9.htm">2 Samuel 23:9-10</a></span><br />Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite. As one of the three mighty men, he went with David to taunt the Philistines who had gathered for battle at Pas-dammim. The men of Israel retreated, / but Eleazar stood his ground and struck the Philistines until his hand grew weary and stuck to his sword. The LORD brought about a great victory that day. Then the troops returned to him, but only to plunder the dead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/17-32.htm">1 Samuel 17:32-33</a></span><br />And David said to Saul, “Let no man’s heart fail on account of this Philistine. Your servant will go and fight him!” / But Saul replied, “You cannot go out against this Philistine to fight him. You are just a boy, and he has been a warrior from his youth.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">But when he defied Israel, Jonathan the son of Shimea David's brother slew him.</p><p class="hdg">defied.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/17-10.htm">1 Samuel 17:10,26,36</a></b></br> And the Philistine said, I defy the armies of Israel this day; give me a man, that we may fight together… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/37-23.htm">Isaiah 37:23</a></b></br> Whom hast thou reproached and blasphemed? and against whom hast thou exalted <i>thy</i> voice, and lifted up thine eyes on high? <i>even</i> against the Holy One of Israel.</p><p class="hdg">Shimea</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/2-13.htm">1 Chronicles 2:13</a></b></br> And Jesse begat his firstborn Eliab, and Abinadab the second, and Shimma the third,</p><p class="hdg">Shimma</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/16-9.htm">1 Samuel 16:9</a></b></br> Then Jesse made Shammah to pass by. And he said, Neither hath the LORD chosen this.</p><p class="hdg">Shammah </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/20-3.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/20-2.htm">David's</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/20-5.htm">Death</a> <a href="/2_kings/19-23.htm">Defied</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-19.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-34.htm">Jonathan</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/20-5.htm">Killed</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-21.htm">Reproacheth</a> <a href="/2_kings/19-26.htm">Shame</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-39.htm">Shimea</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-39.htm">Shim'e-A</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/20-5.htm">Slew</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/14-16.htm">Smite</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/20-5.htm">Smote</a> <a href="/2_kings/19-23.htm">Taunted</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/20-8.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/21-1.htm">David's</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/20-8.htm">Death</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-7.htm">Defied</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/21-1.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-25.htm">Jonathan</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-17.htm">Killed</a> <a href="/job/27-6.htm">Reproacheth</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-8.htm">Shame</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-21.htm">Shimea</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/3-5.htm">Shim'e-A</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-17.htm">Slew</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-17.htm">Smite</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/21-7.htm">Smote</a> <a href="/psalms/55-12.htm">Taunted</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 20</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/20-1.htm">Rabbah is besieged by Joab, spoiled by David, and the people thereof tortured</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/20-4.htm">Three giants are slain in overthrows of the Philistines.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/20.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_chronicles/20.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>and when he taunted Israel</b><br>The act of taunting Israel reflects a common theme in the Old Testament where enemies of Israel challenge or mock the people of God. This behavior is reminiscent of Goliath's taunts in <a href="/1_samuel/17.htm">1 Samuel 17</a>, which also led to a confrontation. Taunting often precedes divine intervention or a significant victory for Israel, highlighting the theme of God defending His chosen people. The taunt can be seen as a challenge not just to Israel, but to the God of Israel, setting the stage for a demonstration of God's power and faithfulness.<p><b>Jonathan the son of David’s brother Shimei</b><br>Jonathan, mentioned here, is a lesser-known figure in the biblical narrative. He is identified as the son of Shimei, David's brother, making him David's nephew. This connection to David's family is significant, as it underscores the ongoing role of David's lineage in securing Israel's victories and maintaining God's covenant promises. The mention of Jonathan highlights the importance of family and lineage in the biblical narrative, where God often works through familial lines to accomplish His purposes.<p><b>killed him</b><br>The act of killing the taunter signifies a decisive victory for Israel and serves as a fulfillment of God's promise to protect and deliver His people from their enemies. This victory can be seen as a type of Christ, who ultimately defeats the greatest enemy, sin and death, through His sacrifice and resurrection. The defeat of the taunter by Jonathan also echoes the earlier victory of David over Goliath, reinforcing the theme of God empowering the seemingly weak or unlikely individuals to achieve His purposes. This victory serves as a reminder of God's sovereignty and the assurance of His protection over His people.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jonathan.htm">Jonathan</a></b><br>The son of Shimea, who was David's brother. Jonathan is noted for his bravery and loyalty to Israel, as he killed a Philistine giant who taunted Israel.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/s/shimea.htm">Shimea</a></b><br>David's brother, making Jonathan David's nephew. Shimea is part of the family lineage that played significant roles in Israel's history.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The King of Israel, known for his leadership, military prowess, and heart for God. His family members, including Jonathan, were involved in defending Israel.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The nation chosen by God, often facing threats from surrounding nations, including the Philistines.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/p/philistines.htm">Philistines</a></b><br>A recurring enemy of Israel, known for their giants and military strength. They often taunted and challenged Israel.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/c/courage_in_the_face_of_taunting.htm">Courage in the Face of Taunting</a></b><br>Jonathan's action teaches us the importance of standing firm in faith when faced with ridicule or opposition. Like Jonathan, believers are called to trust in God's strength rather than be intimidated by the world's challenges.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/family_legacy_of_faith.htm">Family Legacy of Faith</a></b><br>The involvement of David's family in defending Israel highlights the impact of a godly legacy. Families today can strive to pass down faith and courage to future generations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_empowerment.htm">God's Empowerment</a></b><br>The victory over the Philistine giant is a reminder that God empowers His people to accomplish His purposes. Believers can rely on God's strength to overcome personal and spiritual battles.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_lesser-known_heroes.htm">The Role of Lesser-Known Heroes</a></b><br>Jonathan, though not as famous as David, played a crucial role in Israel's history. This encourages believers to recognize and value the contributions of those who may not be in the spotlight but are vital to God's work.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_20.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 20</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_1_kings_20_and_other_texts_on_ahab_compare.htm">How do the details of King Ahab's military campaigns in 1 Kings 20 align or conflict with other biblical passages about his reign?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_one_offering_ensure_victory.htm">Why would a single burnt offering (1 Samuel 7:9) miraculously grant the Israelites victory if similar rituals elsewhere did not?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_2_sam_10_18_and_1_chr_19_18.htm">How do we reconcile the discrepant figures between 2 Samuel 10:18 and 1 Chronicles 19:18 regarding the number of charioteers and horsemen defeated by David?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_forced_labor_fit_solomon's_wisdom.htm">How does the forced labor mentioned in 2 Chronicles 8:7-8 reconcile with biblical portrayals of Solomon's wisdom and godly leadership?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_chronicles/20.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 7.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Jonathan</span> (see <a href="/1_samuel/13-3.htm">1 Samuel 13:3</a>, 32; <a href="/1_chronicles/27-32.htm">1 Chronicles 27:32</a> (comp. also <a href="/1_chronicles/2-13.htm">1 Chronicles 2:13</a>), where it is probable that" nephew" should be read for "uncle"). It is to be noticed that the name of this child of the giant, of twelve fingers and twelve <span class="accented">toes</span>, is not mentioned. We are not <span class="accented">compelled</span>, therefore, to regard it as remarkable that he of the fifth verse should not be named. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/20-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">and when he taunted</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיְחָרֵ֖ף</span> <span class="translit">(way·ḥā·rêp̄)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2778.htm">Strong's 2778: </a> </span><span class="str2">To pull off, to expose, to betroth, to carp at, defame, to spend the winter</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Israel,</span><br /><span class="heb">יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל</span> <span class="translit">(yiś·rā·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> </span><span class="str2">Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Jonathan</span><br /><span class="heb">יְה֣וֹנָתָ֔ן</span> <span class="translit">(yə·hō·w·nā·ṯān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3083.htm">Strong's 3083: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jonathan -- 'the LORD has given', the name of a number of Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the son</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶּן־</span> <span class="translit">(ben-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of David’s</span><br /><span class="heb">דָוִֽיד׃</span> <span class="translit">(ḏā·wîḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> </span><span class="str2">David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse</span><br /><br /><span class="word">brother</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲחִ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḥî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_251.htm">Strong's 251: </a> </span><span class="str2">A brother, )</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Shimei</span><br /><span class="heb">שִׁמְעָ֖א</span> <span class="translit">(šim·‘ā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8092.htm">Strong's 8092: </a> </span><span class="str2">Shimea -- four Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">killed him.</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיַּכֵּ֙הוּ֙</span> <span class="translit">(way·yak·kê·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5221.htm">Strong's 5221: </a> </span><span class="str2">To strike</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/20-7.htm">1 Chronicles 20:7 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/20-7.htm">1 Chronicles 20:7 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/20-7.htm">1 Chronicles 20:7 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/20-7.htm">1 Chronicles 20:7 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/20-7.htm">1 Chronicles 20:7 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/20-7.htm">1 Chronicles 20:7 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/20-7.htm">1 Chronicles 20:7 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/20-7.htm">1 Chronicles 20:7 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/20-7.htm">1 Chronicles 20:7 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/20-7.htm">1 Chronicles 20:7 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/20-7.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 20:7 When he defied Israel Jonathan the son (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/20-6.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 20:6"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 20:6" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/20-8.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 20:8"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 20:8" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>