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And Jonathan said unto his armourbearer, Come up after me: for the LORD hath delivered them into the hand of Israel. <a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/14.htm">New King James Version</a> Then the men of the garrison called to Jonathan and his armorbearer, and said, “Come up to us, and we will show you something.” Jonathan said to his armorbearer, “Come up after me, for the LORD has delivered them into the hand of Israel.” <a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/14.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> So the men of the garrison responded to Jonathan and his armor bearer and said, “Come up to us and we will inform you of something.” And Jonathan said to his armor bearer, “Come up after me, for the LORD has handed them over to Israel.” <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/14.htm">NASB 1995</a> So the men of the garrison hailed Jonathan and his armor bearer and said, &#8220Come up to us and we will tell you something.&#8221 And Jonathan said to his armor bearer, &#8220Come up after me, for the LORD has given them into the hands of Israel.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/14.htm">NASB 1977 </a> So the men of the garrison hailed Jonathan and his armor bearer and said, “Come up to us and we will tell you something.” And Jonathan said to his armor bearer, “Come up after me, for the LORD has given them into the hands of Israel.” <a href="/lsb/1_samuel/14.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> So the men of the garrison hailed Jonathan and his armor bearer and said, “Come up to us, and we will make you know something.” And Jonathan said to his armor bearer, “Come up after me, for Yahweh has given them into the hands of Israel.” <a href="/amp/1_samuel/14.htm">Amplified Bible</a> So the men of the garrison responded to Jonathan and his armor bearer, “Come up to us and we will tell you something.” Jonathan said to his armor bearer, “Climb up after me, for the LORD has given them into the hands of Israel.” <a href="/csb/1_samuel/14.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The men of the garrison called to Jonathan and his armor-bearer. “Come on up, and we’ll teach you a lesson! ” they said. “Follow me,” Jonathan told his armor-bearer, “for the LORD has handed them over to Israel.” <a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/14.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> The men of the garrison called to Jonathan and his armor-bearer. &#8220Come on up, and we&#8217ll teach you a lesson!&#8221 they said. &#8220Follow me,&#8221 Jonathan told his armor-bearer, &#8220for the LORD has handed them over to Israel.&#8221 <a href="/asv/1_samuel/14.htm">American Standard Version</a> And the men of the garrison answered Jonathan and his armorbearer, and said, Come up to us, and we will show you a thing. And Jonathan said unto his armorbearer, Come up after me; for Jehovah hath delivered them into the hand of Israel. <a href="/erv/1_samuel/14.htm">English Revised Version</a> And the men of the garrison answered Jonathan and his armourbearer, and said, Come up to us, and we will shew you a thing. And Jonathan said unto his armourbearer, Come up after me: for the LORD hath delivered them into the hand of Israel. <a href="/gwt/1_samuel/14.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> "Come up here," the men of the military post said to Jonathan and his armorbearer. "We have something to show you." Jonathan told his armorbearer, "Follow me up [to the military post] because the LORD has handed the troops over to Israel." <a href="/gnt/1_samuel/14.htm">Good News Translation</a> Then they called out to Jonathan and the young man, "Come on up here! We have something to tell you!" Jonathan said to the young man, "Follow me. The LORD has given Israel victory over them." <a href="/isv/1_samuel/14.htm">International Standard Version</a> The men of the garrison responded to Jonathan and his armor bearer: "Come up and fight us, and we will show you something." Jonathan then told his armor bearer, "Follow me, for the LORD has given them into Israel's control." <a href="/net/1_samuel/14.htm">NET Bible</a> Then the men of the garrison said to Jonathan and his armor bearer, "Come on up to us so we can teach you a thing or two!" Then Jonathan said to his armor bearer, "Come up behind me, for the LORD has given them into the hand of Israel!" <a href="/nheb/1_samuel/14.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> The men of the garrison answered Jonathan and his armor bearer, and said, "Come up to us, and we will show you something." Jonathan said to his armor bearer, "Come up after me; for the LORD has delivered them into the hand of Israel." <a href="/wbt/1_samuel/14.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And the men of the garrison answered Jonathan and his armor-bearer, and said, Come up to us, and we will show you a thing. And Jonathan said to his armor-bearer, Come up after me: for the LORD hath delivered them into the hand of Israel.<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/1_samuel/14.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> So the men of the outpost called out to Jonathan and his armor-bearer, “Come on up, and we will teach you a lesson!” “Follow me,” Jonathan told his armor-bearer, “for the LORD has delivered them into the hand of Israel.” <a href="/web/1_samuel/14.htm">World English Bible</a> The men of the garrison answered Jonathan and his armor bearer, and said, “Come up to us, and we will show you something!” Jonathan said to his armor bearer, “Come up after me, for Yahweh has delivered them into the hand of Israel.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_samuel/14.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And the men of the station answer Jonathan, and the bearer of his weapons, and say, “Come up to us, and we cause you to know something.” And Jonathan says to the bearer of his weapons, “Come up after me, for YHWH has given them into the hand of Israel.” <a href="/ylt/1_samuel/14.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And the men of the station answer Jonathan, and the bearer of his weapons, and say, 'Come up unto us, and we cause you to know something.' And Jonathan saith unto the bearer of his weapons, 'Come up after me, for Jehovah hath given them into the hand of Israel.' <a href="/slt/1_samuel/14.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the men of the garrison will answer Jonathan and him lifting up his arms, and they will say, Come up to us, and we will make a word known to you. And Jonathan will say to him lifting up his arms, Come up after me: for Jehovah gave them into the hand of Israel.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_samuel/14.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And the men of the garrison spoke to Jonathan, and to his armourbearer, and said: Come up to us, and we will shew you a thing. And Jonathan said to his armourbearer: Let us go up, follow me: for the Lord hath delivered them into the hands of I srael. <a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/14.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And the men of the garrison spoke to Jonathan and to his armor bearer, and they said, “Ascend to us, and we will show you something.” And Jonathan said to his armor bearer: “Let us ascend. Follow me. For the Lord has delivered them into the hands of Israel.” <a href="/nabre/1_samuel/14.htm">New American Bible</a> The men of the outpost called to Jonathan and his armor-bearer. “Come up here,” they said, “and we will teach you a lesson.” So Jonathan said to his armor-bearer, “Climb up after me, for the LORD has delivered them into the hand of Israel.” <a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/14.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> The men of the garrison hailed Jonathan and his armor-bearer, saying, “Come up to us, and we will show you something.” Jonathan said to his armor-bearer, “Come up after me; for the LORD has given them into the hand of Israel.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_samuel/14.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And the men of the garrison answered Jonathan and his armorbearer, and said, Come up to us, and we will show you something. And Jonathan said to his armorbearer, Come up after me; for the LORD has delivered them into the hand of Israel. <a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/14.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And the men of the garrison answered Jonathan and the Bearer of his weapons, and they said: “Come up to us and we will tell you something!” And Jonathan said to the Bearer of his weapons, “Come up after me, because LORD JEHOVAH has delivered them into the hand of Israel!”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_samuel/14.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And the men of the garrison spoke to Jonathan and his armour-bearer, and said: 'Come up to us, and we will show you a thing.' And Jonathan said unto his armour-bearer: 'Come up after me; for the LORD hath delivered them into the hand of Israel.' <a href="/sep/1_samuel/14.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And the men of Messab answered Jonathan and his armour-bearer, and said, Come up to us, and we will shew you a thing: and Jonathan said to his armour-bearer, Come up after me, for the Lord has delivered them into the hands of Israel. <a href="/parallel/1_samuel/14-12.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/H8oQfYUMRZg?start=3502" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/14.htm">Jonathan's Victory over the Philistines</a> …11So the two of them showed themselves to the outpost of the Philistines, who exclaimed, “Look, the Hebrews are coming out of the holes in which they were hiding!” 12<a href="/hebrew/582.htm" title="582: ’an·šê (N-mpc) -- Man, mankind. From 'anash; properly, a mortal; hence, a man in general.">So the men</a> <a href="/hebrew/4675.htm" title="4675: ham·maṣ·ṣā·ḇāh (Art:: N-fs) -- Perhaps a guard, watch. Or mitstsabah; feminine of matstsab; a military guard.">of the outpost</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/6030.htm" title="6030: way·ya·‘ă·nū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To answer, respond.">called out</a> <a href="/hebrew/3129.htm" title="3129: yō·w·nā·ṯān (N-proper-ms) -- Jonathan. A form of Yhownathan; Jonathan, the name of ten Israelites.">to Jonathan</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5375.htm" title="5375: nō·śê (V-Qal-Prtcpl-msc) -- Or nacah ('abad); a primitive root; to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absol. And rel.">and his armor-bearer,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3627.htm" title="3627: ḵê·lāw (N-mpc:: 3ms) -- An article, utensil, vessel. From kalah; something prepared, i.e. Any apparatus."></a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mə·rū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5927.htm" title="5927: ‘ă·lū (V-Qal-Imp-mp) -- A primitive root; to ascend, intransitively or actively; used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative.">“Come on up,</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ê·lê·nū (Prep:: 1cp) -- To, into, towards. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/3045.htm" title="3045: wə·nō·w·ḏî·‘āh (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConjImperf.Cohort-1cp) -- A primitive root; to know; used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially.">and we will teach</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ·ḵem (DirObjM:: 2mp) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: då̄·ḇå̄r p̄ (N-ms) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause.">you a lesson!”</a> <a href="/hebrew/5927.htm" title="5927: ‘ă·lêh (V-Qal-Imp-ms) -- A primitive root; to ascend, intransitively or actively; used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative.">“Follow</a> <a href="/hebrew/310.htm" title="310: ’a·ḥă·ray (Prep:: 1cs) -- The hind or following part. From 'achar; properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after.">me,”</a> <a href="/hebrew/3129.htm" title="3129: yō·w·nā·ṯān (N-proper-ms) -- Jonathan. A form of Yhownathan; Jonathan, the name of ten Israelites.">Jonathan</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">told</a> <a href="/hebrew/5375.htm" title="5375: nō·śê (V-Qal-Prtcpl-msc) -- Or nacah ('abad); a primitive root; to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absol. And rel.">his armor-bearer,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3627.htm" title="3627: ḵê·lāw (N-mpc:: 3ms) -- An article, utensil, vessel. From kalah; something prepared, i.e. Any apparatus."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">“for</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: nə·ṯā·nām (V-Qal-Perf-3ms:: 3mp) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">has delivered them</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: bə·yaḏ (Prep-b:: N-fsc) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">into the hand</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.">of Israel.”</a> 13So Jonathan climbed up on his hands and feet, with his armor-bearer behind him. And the Philistines fell before Jonathan, and his armor-bearer followed and finished them off.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/judges/7-9.htm">Judges 7:9-15</a> That night the LORD said to Gideon, “Get up and go down against the camp, for I have delivered it into your hand. / But if you are afraid to do so, then go down to the camp with your servant Purah / and listen to what they are saying. Then your hands will be strengthened to attack the camp.” So he went with Purah his servant to the outposts where armed men were guarding the camp. ... <a href="/2_samuel/5-24.htm">2 Samuel 5:24</a> As soon as you hear the sound of marching in the tops of the balsam trees, move quickly, because this will mean that the LORD has gone out before you to strike the camp of the Philistines.” <a href="/1_samuel/17-44.htm">1 Samuel 17:44-47</a> “Come here,” he called to David, “and I will give your flesh to the birds of the air and the beasts of the field!” / 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. ... <a href="/2_kings/7-6.htm">2 Kings 7:6-7</a> For the Lord had caused the Arameans to hear the sound of chariots, horses, and a great army, so that they said to one another, “Look, the king of Israel must have hired the kings of the Hittites and Egyptians to attack us.” / Thus the Arameans had arisen and fled at twilight, abandoning their tents and horses and donkeys. The camp was intact, and they had run for their lives. <a href="/1_chronicles/14-15.htm">1 Chronicles 14:15</a> As soon as you hear the sound of marching in the tops of the balsam trees, move out to battle, because this will mean that God has gone out before you to strike the camp of the Philistines.” <a href="/isaiah/28-21.htm">Isaiah 28:21</a> For the LORD will rise up as at Mount Perazim. He will rouse Himself as in the Valley of Gibeon, to do His work, His strange work, and to perform His task, His disturbing task. <a href="/joshua/10-8.htm">Joshua 10:8-10</a> The LORD said to Joshua, “Do not be afraid of them, for I have delivered them into your hand. Not one of them shall stand against you.” / After marching all night from Gilgal, Joshua caught them by surprise. / And the LORD threw them into confusion before Israel, who defeated them in a great slaughter at Gibeon, pursued them along the ascent to Beth-horon, and struck them down as far as Azekah and Makkedah. <a href="/2_chronicles/20-17.htm">2 Chronicles 20:17</a> You need not fight this battle. Take up your positions, stand firm, and see the salvation of the LORD on your behalf, O Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid or discouraged. Go out and face them tomorrow, for the LORD is with you.’” <a href="/exodus/14-14.htm">Exodus 14:14</a> The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.” <a href="/deuteronomy/20-4.htm">Deuteronomy 20:4</a> For the LORD your God goes with you to fight for you against your enemies, to give you the victory.” <a href="/matthew/10-19.htm">Matthew 10:19-20</a> But when they hand you over, do not worry about how to respond or what to say. In that hour you will be given what to say. / For it will not be you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you. <a href="/romans/8-31.htm">Romans 8:31</a> What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? <a href="/2_corinthians/12-9.htm">2 Corinthians 12:9-10</a> But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me. / That is why, for the sake of Christ, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong. <a href="/philippians/4-13.htm">Philippians 4:13</a> I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. <a href="/hebrews/11-32.htm">Hebrews 11:32-34</a> And what more shall I say? Time will not allow me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and the prophets, / who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and gained what was promised; who shut the mouths of lions, / quenched the raging fire, and escaped the edge of the sword; who gained strength from weakness, became mighty in battle, and put foreign armies to flight.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And the men of the garrison answered Jonathan and his armor bearer, and said, Come up to us, and we will show you a thing. And Jonathan said to his armor bearer, Come up after me: for the LORD has delivered them into the hand of Israel.<a href="/1_samuel/14-10.htm">1 Samuel 14:10</a> But if they say thus, Come up unto us; then we will go up: for the LORD hath delivered them into our hand: and this shall be a sign unto us.<a href="/1_samuel/17-43.htm">1 Samuel 17:43,44</a> And the Philistine said unto David, Am I a dog, that thou comest to me with staves? And the Philistine cursed David by his gods… <a href="/2_samuel/2-14.htm">2 Samuel 2:14-17</a> And Abner said to Joab, Let the young men now arise, and play before us. And Joab said, Let them arise… Come up after me<a href="/genesis/24-26.htm">Genesis 24:26,27,42,48</a> And the man bowed down his head, and worshipped the LORD… <a href="/judges/4-14.htm">Judges 4:14</a> And Deborah said unto Barak, Up; for this is the day in which the LORD hath delivered Sisera into thine hand: is not the LORD gone out before thee? So Barak went down from mount Tabor, and ten thousand men after him.<a href="/judges/7-15.htm">Judges 7:15</a> And it was so, when Gideon heard the telling of the dream, and the interpretation thereof, that he worshipped, and returned into the host of Israel, and said, Arise; for the LORD hath delivered into your hand the host of Midian.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/14-7.htm">Armor</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-7.htm">Armorbearer</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-7.htm">Armor-Bearer</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-7.htm">Armourbearer</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-7.htm">Armour-Bearer</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-7.htm">Bearer</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-10.htm">Delivered</a> <a href="/isaiah/32-19.htm">Hailed</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-10.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-10.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/1_samuel/13-20.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-8.htm">Jonathan</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-11.htm">Outpost</a> <a href="/1_samuel/10-24.htm">Shouted</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-8.htm">Show</a> <a href="/1_samuel/3-11.htm">Something</a> <a href="/1_samuel/12-23.htm">Teach</a> <a href="/judges/20-9.htm">We'll</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/14-13.htm">Armor</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-13.htm">Armorbearer</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-13.htm">Armor-Bearer</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-13.htm">Armourbearer</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-13.htm">Armour-Bearer</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-13.htm">Bearer</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-23.htm">Delivered</a> <a href="/isaiah/32-19.htm">Hailed</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-19.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-13.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-18.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-13.htm">Jonathan</a> <a href="/1_samuel/13-3.htm">Outpost</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-8.htm">Shouted</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-41.htm">Show</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-26.htm">Something</a> <a href="/2_samuel/1-18.htm">Teach</a> <a href="/proverbs/1-13.htm">We'll</a><div class="vheading2">1 Samuel 14</div>1. <a href="/1_samuel/14-1.htm">Jonathan goes and miraculously smites the Philistine's garrison</a> 15. <a href="/1_samuel/14-15.htm">A divine terror makes them beat themselves</a> 17. <a href="/1_samuel/14-17.htm">Saul, not staying the priest's answer, sets on them</a> 21. <a href="/1_samuel/14-21.htm">The captivated Hebrews, and the hidden Israelites, join against them.</a> 24. <a href="/1_samuel/14-24.htm">Saul's unadvised adjuration hinders the victory</a> 31. <a href="/1_samuel/14-31.htm">He restrains the people from eating blood</a> 35. <a href="/1_samuel/14-35.htm">He builds an altar</a> 37. <a href="/1_samuel/14-37.htm">Jonathan, taken by lot, is save by the people</a> 47. <a href="/1_samuel/14-47.htm">Saul's victories, strength, and family</a> </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>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <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> </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_samuel/14.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_samuel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_samuel/14.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>So the men of the outpost called out to Jonathan and his armor-bearer This phrase sets the scene at a Philistine outpost, highlighting the ongoing conflict between the Israelites and the Philistines. The Philistines were a significant threat to Israel during this period, often engaging in battles for control of the land. The outpost represents a strategic military position, and the Philistines' confidence is evident in their taunting call. Jonathan, the son of King Saul, is accompanied by his armor-bearer, a common practice in ancient warfare where a young man would assist a warrior by carrying his armor and weapons.“Come on up, and we will teach you a lesson!” The Philistines' challenge is both a taunt and an invitation to battle, reflecting their arrogance and underestimation of Jonathan and his armor-bearer. This phrase captures the Philistines' confidence in their military superiority. The cultural context of the time often involved direct challenges and duels as a means of resolving conflicts or demonstrating strength, as seen in the story of David and Goliath.“Follow me,” Jonathan told his armor-bearer Jonathan's leadership and faith are evident in his command. Despite the odds, he is willing to confront the enemy, demonstrating courage and initiative. This reflects a broader biblical theme of God using individuals who step out in faith, regardless of their circumstances. Jonathan's relationship with his armor-bearer also highlights the importance of loyalty and trust in leadership.“for the LORD has delivered them into the hand of Israel.” This statement reveals Jonathan's faith and reliance on God for victory. It echoes the biblical theme of divine intervention in battles, where God delivers enemies into the hands of His people. This phrase connects to other scriptures where God assures victory, such as in the stories of Gideon and David. Jonathan's declaration can be seen as a type of Christ, who also trusted in God's deliverance and led His followers with faith and assurance.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jonathan.htm">Jonathan</a> The son of King Saul, known for his bravery and faith in God. He plays a crucial role in Israel's military victories. 2. <a href="/topical/a/armor-bearer.htm">Armor-bearer</a> Jonathan's young assistant, who demonstrates loyalty and courage by following Jonathan into battle. 3. <a href="/topical/p/philistine_outpost.htm">Philistine Outpost</a> The location where the Philistine soldiers were stationed, representing the enemy forces against Israel. 4. <a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a> The nation chosen by God, often in conflict with surrounding nations, including the Philistines. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD</a> The covenant name of God, Yahweh, who is actively involved in the deliverance of Israel.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_action.htm">Faith in Action</a> Jonathan's decision to confront the Philistines demonstrates active faith. Believers are encouraged to trust God and take bold steps in obedience to His leading. <a href="/topical/d/divine_deliverance.htm">Divine Deliverance</a> The passage highlights that victory comes from the LORD. Christians should remember that success in spiritual battles is not by human might but by God's power. <a href="/topical/c/courage_and_leadership.htm">Courage and Leadership</a> Jonathan's leadership inspires his armor-bearer to follow him. Believers are called to lead by example, encouraging others to trust and act in faith. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a> The assurance that "the LORD has delivered them" underscores God's control over circumstances. Trusting in God's sovereignty brings peace and confidence in challenging situations.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_samuel_14.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 14</a> <a href="/q/how_did_jonathan_defeat_20_philistines.htm">How could Jonathan and his armor-bearer realistically defeat twenty Philistine warriors in such a small area (1 Samuel 14:12–14)? </a> <a href="/q/why_was_david's_child_punished.htm">Why did God punish David and Bathsheba's child?</a> <a href="/q/why_promise_restoration_if_judgment_remains.htm">Why does Solomon's prayer in 1 Kings 8:33-34 promise national restoration to Israel if they repent, when other biblical passages suggest God's judgment can remain despite repentance?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_king_hiram_honor_israel's_god.htm">In 2 Chronicles 2:11-12, why does Tyrian King Hiram express devotion to Israel's God when no independent Tyrian records verify such reverence?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_samuel/14.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 12. - Come up to us, and we will show you a thing. The Philistines thus give Jonathan the very omen he had desired. The last clause is a popular phrase, and expresses a sort of amused contempt for the two adventurers. Raillery of this sort is not at all uncommon between the outposts of two armies. <a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/14-12.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>So the men אַנְשֵׁ֨י (’an·šê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> A man as an individual, a male person of the outpost הַמַּצָּבָ֜ה (ham·maṣ·ṣā·ḇāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4675.htm">Strong's 4675: </a> Perhaps a guard, watch called out וַיַּעֲנוּ֩ (way·ya·‘ă·nū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6030.htm">Strong's 6030: </a> To answer, respond to Jonathan יוֹנָתָ֣ן ׀ (yō·w·nā·ṯān) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3129.htm">Strong's 3129: </a> Jonathan and his armor-bearer, נֹשֵׂ֣א (nō·śê) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5375.htm">Strong's 5375: </a> To lift, carry, take “Come on up, עֲל֣וּ (‘ă·lū) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5927.htm">Strong's 5927: </a> To ascend, in, actively and we will teach וְנוֹדִ֥יעָה (wə·nō·w·ḏî·‘āh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive imperfect Cohortative - first person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3045.htm">Strong's 3045: </a> To know you a lesson!” דָּבָ֑ר (dā·ḇār) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1697.htm">Strong's 1697: </a> A word, a matter, thing, a cause “Follow עֲלֵ֣ה (‘ă·lêh) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5927.htm">Strong's 5927: </a> To ascend, in, actively me,” אַחֲרַ֔י (’a·ḥă·ray) Preposition | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_310.htm">Strong's 310: </a> The hind or following part Jonathan יוֹנָתָ֜ן (yō·w·nā·ṯān) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3129.htm">Strong's 3129: </a> Jonathan told וַיֹּ֨אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say his armor-bearer, נֹשֵׂ֤א (nō·śê) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5375.htm">Strong's 5375: </a> To lift, carry, take “for כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction the LORD יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel has delivered them נְתָנָ֥ם (nə·ṯā·nām) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> To give, put, set into the hand בְּיַ֥ד (bə·yaḏ) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> A hand of Israel.” יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/14-12.htm">1 Samuel 14:12 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_samuel/14-12.htm">1 Samuel 14:12 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_samuel/14-12.htm">1 Samuel 14:12 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/14-12.htm">1 Samuel 14:12 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_samuel/14-12.htm">1 Samuel 14:12 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/14-12.htm">1 Samuel 14:12 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/14-12.htm">1 Samuel 14:12 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/14-12.htm">1 Samuel 14:12 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/14-12.htm">1 Samuel 14:12 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_samuel/14-12.htm">1 Samuel 14:12 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-12.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 14:12 The men of the garrison answered Jonathan (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/14-11.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 14:11"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 14:11" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/14-13.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 14:13"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 14:13" /></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>