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Perhaps the LORD will act in our behalf. Nothing can hinder the LORD from saving, whether by many or by few.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/1_samuel/14.htm">New Living Translation</a> “Let’s go across to the outpost of those pagans,” Jonathan said to his armor bearer. “Perhaps the LORD will help us, for nothing can hinder the LORD. He can win a battle whether he has many warriors or only a few!” <a href="/esv/1_samuel/14.htm">English Standard Version</a> Jonathan said to the young man who carried his armor, “Come, let us go over to the garrison of these uncircumcised. It may be that the LORD will work for us, for nothing can hinder the LORD from saving by many or by few.” <a href="/bsb/1_samuel/14.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Jonathan said to the young man bearing his armor, “Come, let us cross over to the outpost of these uncircumcised men. Perhaps the LORD will work on our behalf. Nothing can hinder the LORD from saving, whether by many or by few.” <a href="/kjv/1_samuel/14.htm">King James Bible</a> And Jonathan said to the young man that bare his armour, Come, and let us go over unto the garrison of these uncircumcised: it may be that the LORD will work for us: for there is no restraint to the LORD to save by many or by few. <a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/14.htm">New King James Version</a> Then Jonathan said to the young man who bore his armor, “Come, let us go over to the garrison of these uncircumcised; it may be that the LORD will work for us. For nothing restrains the LORD from saving by many or by few.” <a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/14.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then Jonathan said to the young man who was carrying his armor, “Come, and let’s cross over to the garrison of these uncircumcised men; perhaps the LORD will work for us, because the LORD is not limited to saving by many or by few!” <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/14.htm">NASB 1995</a> Then Jonathan said to the young man who was carrying his armor, &#8220Come and let us cross over to the garrison of these uncircumcised; perhaps the LORD will work for us, for the LORD is not restrained to save by many or by few.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/14.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Then Jonathan said to the young man who was carrying his armor, “Come and let us cross over to the garrison of these uncircumcised; perhaps the LORD will work for us, for the LORD is not restrained to save by many or by few.” <a href="/lsb/1_samuel/14.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then Jonathan said to the young man who was carrying his armor, “Come and let us cross over to the garrison of these uncircumcised; perhaps Yahweh will work for us, for Yahweh is not restrained to save by many or by few.” <a href="/amp/1_samuel/14.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Jonathan said to his young armor bearer, “Come, let us cross over to the garrison of these uncircumcised men; it may be that the LORD will work for us. For there is nothing to prevent the LORD from saving, whether by many or by few.” <a href="/csb/1_samuel/14.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Jonathan said to the attendant who carried his weapons, “Come on, let’s cross over to the garrison of these uncircumcised men. Perhaps the LORD will help us. Nothing can keep the LORD from saving, whether by many or by few.” <a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/14.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Jonathan said to the attendant who carried his weapons, &#8220Come on, let&#8217s cross over to the garrison of these uncircumcised men. Perhaps the LORD will help us. Nothing can keep the LORD from saving, whether by many or by few.&#8221 <a href="/asv/1_samuel/14.htm">American Standard Version</a> And Jonathan said to the young man that bare his armor, Come, and let us go over unto the garrison of these uncircumcised: it may be that Jehovah will work for us; for there is no restraint to Jehovah to save by many or by few. <a href="/cev/1_samuel/14.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Jonathan and the soldier who carried his weapons talked as they went toward the Philistine camp. "It's just the two of us against all those godless men," Jonathan said. "But the LORD can help a few soldiers win a battle just as easily as he can help a whole army. Maybe the LORD will help us win this battle." <a href="/erv/1_samuel/14.htm">English Revised Version</a> And Jonathan said to the young man that bare his armour, Come and let us go over unto the garrison of these uncircumcised: it may be that the LORD will work for us: for there is no restraint to the LORD to save by many or by few. <a href="/gwt/1_samuel/14.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Jonathan said to his armorbearer, "Let's go to the military post of these uncircumcised people. Maybe the LORD will act on our behalf. The LORD can win a victory with a few men as well as with many." <a href="/gnt/1_samuel/14.htm">Good News Translation</a> Jonathan said to the young man, "Let's cross over to the camp of those heathen Philistines. Maybe the LORD will help us; if he does, nothing can keep him from giving us the victory, no matter how few of us there are." <a href="/isv/1_samuel/14.htm">International Standard Version</a> Jonathan told his armor bearer, "Come, let's go over to the garrison of these uncircumcised ones. Perhaps the LORD will work for us, since nothing prevents the LORD from delivering, whether by many or by a few." <a href="/msb/1_samuel/14.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Jonathan said to the young man bearing his armor, ?Come, let us cross over to the outpost of these uncircumcised men. Perhaps the LORD will work on our behalf. Nothing can hinder the LORD from saving, whether by many or by few.? <a href="/net/1_samuel/14.htm">NET Bible</a> Jonathan said to his armor bearer, "Come on, let's go over to the garrison of these uncircumcised men. Perhaps the LORD will intervene for us. Nothing can prevent the LORD from delivering, whether by many or by a few." <a href="/nheb/1_samuel/14.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Then Jonathan said to the young man who carried his armor, "Come, let?s go over to the garrison of these uncircumcised. It may be that the LORD will work for us, for nothing can prevent the LORD from saving by many or by a few." <a href="/wbt/1_samuel/14.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And Jonathan said to the young man that bore his armor, Come, and let us go over to the garrison of these uncircumcised: it may be that the LORD will work for us: for there is no restraint to the LORD to save by many or by few. <a href="/web/1_samuel/14.htm">World English Bible</a> Jonathan said to the young man who bore his armor, “Come! Let’s go over to the garrison of these uncircumcised. It may be that Yahweh will work for us, for there is no restraint on Yahweh to save by many or by few.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_samuel/14.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And Jonathan says to the young man carrying his weapons, “Come, and we pass over to the station of these uncircumcised; it may be YHWH works for us, for there is no restraint to YHWH to save by many or by few.” <a href="/ylt/1_samuel/14.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And Jonathan saith unto the young man bearing his weapons, 'Come, and we pass over unto the station of these uncircumcised; it may be Jehovah doth work for us, for there is no restraint to Jehovah to save by many or by few.' <a href="/slt/1_samuel/14.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Jonathan will say to the boy lifting up his arms, Come, and we will pass over to the garrison of these uncircumcised: perhaps Jehovah will do for us: for no restraining to Jehovah to save by a multitude or by few.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_samuel/14.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And Jonathan said to the young man that bore his armour: Come, let us go over to the garrison of these uncircumcised, it may be the Lord will do for us, because it is easy for the Lord to save either by many, or by few. <a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/14.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then Jonathan said to the youth who bore his armor: “Come, let us go across to the garrison of these uncircumcised. And perhaps the Lord may act on our behalf. For it is not difficult for the Lord to save, either by many, or by few.” <a href="/nabre/1_samuel/14.htm">New American Bible</a> Jonathan said to his armor-bearer: “Come, let us go over to that outpost of the uncircumcised. Perhaps the LORD will help us, because it is no more difficult for the LORD to grant victory by means of a few than it is by means of many.” <a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/14.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Jonathan said to the young man who carried his armor, “Come, let us go over to the garrison of these uncircumcised; it may be that the LORD will act for us; for nothing can hinder the LORD from saving by many or by few.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_samuel/14.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And Jonathan said to the young man who bore his armor, Come, let us cross over to the garrison of these uncircumcised; it may be that the LORD will help us; for nothing will prevent the LORD from saving by many or by few. <a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/14.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And Jonathan said to the boy bearing his weapons: “Come, we will go over to the garrison of these uncircumcised. Perhaps LORD JEHOVAH will help us, because there is no constraint on LORD JEHOVAH to save with much or with little”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_samuel/14.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And Jonathan said to the young man that bore his armour: 'Come and let us go over unto the garrison of these uncircumcised; it may be that the LORD will work for us; for there is no restraint to the LORD to save by many or by few.' <a href="/sep/1_samuel/14.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And Jonathan said to the young man that bore his armour, Come, let us go over to Messab of these uncircumcised, if peradventure the Lord may do something for us; for the Lord is not straitened to save by many or by few. <a href="/parallel/1_samuel/14-6.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=3442" 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> …5One cliff stood to the north toward Michmash, and the other to the south toward Geba. 6<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/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">said</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/5288.htm" title="5288: han·na·‘ar (Art:: N-ms) -- A boy, lad, youth, retainer. From na'ar; a boy, from the age of infancy to adolescence; by implication, a servant; also, a girl.">the young man</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.">bearing</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.">his armor,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: lə·ḵāh (V-Qal-Imp-ms:: 3fs) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">“Come,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5674.htm" title="5674: wə·na‘·bə·rāh (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjImperf.Cohort-1cp) -- To pass over, through, or by, pass on. A primitive root; to cross over; used very widely of any transition; specifically, to cover.">let us cross over</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/4673.htm" title="4673: maṣ·ṣaḇ (N-msc) -- Standing place, station, garrison. From natsab; a fixed spot; figuratively, an office, a military post.">the outpost</a> <a href="/hebrew/428.htm" title="428: hā·’êl·leh (Art:: Pro-cp) -- These. Prolonged from 'el; these or those.">of these</a> <a href="/hebrew/6189.htm" title="6189: hā·‘ă·rê·lîm (Art:: Adj-mp) -- Having foreskin (uncircumcised). Rom arel; properly, exposed, i.e. Projecting loose; used only technically, uncircumcised.">uncircumcised men.</a> <a href="/hebrew/194.htm" title="194: ’ū·lay (Adv) -- Perhaps. Or rulay; from 'ow; if not; hence perhaps.">Perhaps</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/6213.htm" title="6213: ya·‘ă·śeh (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">will work</a> <a href="/hebrew/lā·nū (Prep:: 1cp) -- ">on our</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">behalf.</a> <a href="/hebrew/369.htm" title="369: ’ên (Adv) -- As if from a primitive root meaning to be nothing or not exist; a non-entity; generally used as a negative particle.">Nothing</a> <a href="/hebrew/4622.htm" title="4622: ma‘·ṣō·wr (N-ms) -- A restraint, hindrance. From atsar; objectively, a hindrance.">can hinder</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (Prep-l:: 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/3467.htm" title="3467: lə·hō·wō·šî·a‘ (Prep-l:: V-Hifil-Inf) -- To deliver. A primitive root; properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e. to be safe; causatively, to free or succor.">from saving,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7227.htm" title="7227: bə·raḇ (Prep-b:: Adj-ms) -- Much, many, great. By contracted from rabab; abundant.">whether by many</a> <a href="/hebrew/176.htm" title="176: ’ōw (Conj) -- Or. Presumed to be the constructive or genitival form of -av; short for 'avvah; desire; hence or, also if.">or</a> <a href="/hebrew/4592.htm" title="4592: ḇim·‘āṭ (Prep-b:: Adj-ms) -- A little, fewness, a few. Or miat; from ma'at; a little or few.">by few.”</a> 7His armor-bearer replied, “Do all that is in your heart. Go ahead; I am with you heart and soul.”…<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/7-7.htm">Judges 7:7</a> Then the LORD said to Gideon, “With the three hundred men who lapped the water I will save you and deliver the Midianites into your hand. But all the others are to go home.” <a href="/2_chronicles/14-11.htm">2 Chronicles 14:11</a> Then Asa cried out to the LORD his God: “O LORD, there is no one besides You to help the powerless against the mighty. Help us, O LORD our God, for we rely on You, and in Your name we have come against this multitude. O LORD, You are our God. Do not let a mere mortal prevail against You.” <a href="/2_kings/19-35.htm">2 Kings 19:35</a> And that very night the angel of the LORD went out and struck down 185,000 men in the camp of the Assyrians. When the people got up the next morning, there were all the dead bodies! <a href="/joshua/23-10.htm">Joshua 23:10</a> One of you can put a thousand to flight, because the LORD your God fights for you, just as He promised. <a href="/deuteronomy/32-30.htm">Deuteronomy 32:30</a> How could one man pursue a thousand, or two put ten thousand to flight, unless their Rock had sold them, unless the LORD had given them up? <a href="/1_samuel/17-45.htm">1 Samuel 17:45-47</a> 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.” <a href="/2_samuel/23-12.htm">2 Samuel 23:12</a> But Shammah took his stand in the middle of the field, defended it, and struck down the Philistines. So the LORD brought about a great victory. <a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10</a> Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. <a href="/zechariah/4-6.htm">Zechariah 4:6</a> So he said to me, “This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit, says the LORD of Hosts. <a href="/psalms/44-6.htm">Psalm 44:6-7</a> For I do not trust in my bow, nor does my sword save me. / For You save us from our enemies; You put those who hate us to shame. <a href="/psalms/60-12.htm">Psalm 60:12</a> With God we will perform with valor, and He will trample our enemies. <a href="/psalms/118-8.htm">Psalm 118:8-9</a> It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in man. / It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in princes. <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="/philippians/4-13.htm">Philippians 4:13</a> I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. <a href="/matthew/19-26.htm">Matthew 19:26</a> Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And Jonathan said to the young man that bore his armor, Come, and let us go over to the garrison of these uncircumcised: it may be that the LORD will work for us: for there is no restraint to the LORD to save by many or by few.uncircumcised<a href="/1_samuel/17-26.htm">1 Samuel 17:26,36</a> And David spake to the men that stood by him, saying, What shall be done to the man that killeth this Philistine, and taketh away the reproach from Israel? for who is this uncircumcised Philistine, that he should defy the armies of the living God? … <a href="/genesis/17-7.htm">Genesis 17:7-11</a> And I will establish my covenant between me and thee and thy seed after thee in their generations for an everlasting covenant, to be a God unto thee, and to thy seed after thee… <a href="/judges/15-18.htm">Judges 15:18</a> And he was sore athirst, and called on the LORD, and said, Thou hast given this great deliverance into the hand of thy servant: and now shall I die for thirst, and fall into the hand of the uncircumcised?it may be<a href="/2_samuel/16-12.htm">2 Samuel 16:12</a> It may be that the LORD will look on mine affliction, and that the LORD will requite me good for his cursing this day.<a href="/2_kings/19-4.htm">2 Kings 19:4</a> It may be the LORD thy God will hear all the words of Rabshakeh, whom the king of Assyria his master hath sent to reproach the living God; and will reprove the words which the LORD thy God hath heard: wherefore lift up thy prayer for the remnant that are left.<a href="/amos/5-15.htm">Amos 5:15</a> Hate the evil, and love the good, and establish judgment in the gate: it may be that the LORD God of hosts will be gracious unto the remnant of Joseph.<a href="/deuteronomy/32-30.htm">Deuteronomy 32:30</a> How should one chase a thousand, and two put ten thousand to flight, except their Rock had sold them, and the LORD had shut them up?<a href="/judges/7-4.htm">Judges 7:4-7</a> And the LORD said unto Gideon, The people are yet too many; bring them down unto the water, and I will try them for thee there: and it shall be, that of whom I say unto thee, This shall go with thee, the same shall go with thee; and of whomsoever I say unto thee, This shall not go with thee, the same shall not go… <a href="/2_chronicles/14-11.htm">2 Chronicles 14:11</a> And Asa cried unto the LORD his God, and said, LORD, it is nothing with thee to help, whether with many, or with them that have no power: help us, O LORD our God; for we rest on thee, and in thy name we go against this multitude. O LORD, thou art our God; let not man prevail against thee.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/14-1.htm">Armor</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-1.htm">Armour</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-1.htm">Bare</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-1.htm">Bore</a> <a href="/1_samuel/10-3.htm">Carrying</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-4.htm">Cross</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-4.htm">Jonathan</a> <a href="/1_samuel/6-5.htm">Perhaps</a> <a href="/1_samuel/3-13.htm">Restrained</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/16-8.htm">Restraint</a> <a href="/1_samuel/12-21.htm">Save</a> <a href="/judges/15-18.htm">Uncircumcised</a> <a href="/1_samuel/8-16.htm">Work</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-1.htm">Young</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/14-7.htm">Armor</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-54.htm">Armour</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-41.htm">Bare</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-41.htm">Bore</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-22.htm">Carrying</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-8.htm">Cross</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-8.htm">Jonathan</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-15.htm">Perhaps</a> <a href="/1_samuel/24-7.htm">Restrained</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-27.htm">Restraint</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-47.htm">Save</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-26.htm">Uncircumcised</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-9.htm">Work</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-32.htm">Young</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>Jonathan said to the young man bearing his armor Jonathan, the son of King Saul, is depicted as a courageous and faithful leader. His relationship with his armor-bearer reflects the military practices of ancient Israel, where a warrior often had a young assistant to carry his weapons. This partnership is reminiscent of other biblical pairs, such as David and his armor-bearer, highlighting the importance of loyalty and support in battle. Jonathan's initiative contrasts with his father's hesitance, showcasing his leadership qualities.Come, let us cross over to the outpost of these uncircumcised men The term "uncircumcised" is used to describe the Philistines, emphasizing their status as non-Israelites and covenant outsiders. Circumcision was a sign of the covenant between God and Israel, and this phrase underscores the spiritual and cultural divide between the Israelites and their enemies. The Philistines were a significant threat during this period, often clashing with Israel. Jonathan's proposal to cross over indicates a bold and proactive approach to confronting the enemy, reflecting his faith and determination.Perhaps the LORD will work on our behalf Jonathan's statement reveals his reliance on divine intervention rather than human strength. The use of "perhaps" indicates humility and recognition of God's sovereignty. This echoes other biblical instances where faith in God's power leads to victory, such as Gideon's battle against the Midianites. Jonathan's faith is not presumptuous but hopeful, trusting in God's ability to deliver His people.Nothing can hinder the LORD from saving This declaration of faith highlights the omnipotence of God. Jonathan acknowledges that God's ability to save is not limited by human constraints. This belief is consistent with other biblical narratives where God delivers His people against overwhelming odds, such as the parting of the Red Sea or the fall of Jericho. It underscores the theme of divine power and providence throughout Scripture.Whether by many or by few Jonathan's confidence that God can save regardless of numbers reflects a recurring biblical theme: God's strength is made perfect in weakness. This is seen in stories like David and Goliath, where a seemingly weaker individual triumphs through God's power. It also foreshadows New Testament teachings, such as Jesus feeding the 5,000 with limited resources, demonstrating that God's provision is not dependent on human means. Jonathan's faith serves as a model for believers, encouraging trust in God's ability to accomplish His purposes through any circumstance.<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 is a key figure in this passage, demonstrating trust in God's power. 2. <a href="/topical/a/armor-bearer.htm">Armor-bearer</a> A young man who assists Jonathan, showing loyalty and courage by following Jonathan into a dangerous situation. 3. <a href="/topical/p/philistine_outpost.htm">Philistine Outpost</a> The location where the Philistines, enemies of Israel, are stationed. Jonathan aims to confront them, trusting in God's deliverance. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a> The covenant God of Israel, whom Jonathan trusts to deliver them regardless of their numbers. 5. <a href="/topical/u/uncircumcised_men.htm">Uncircumcised Men</a> A term used by Israelites to describe the Philistines, emphasizing their status as non-covenant people and enemies of God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_god's_sovereignty.htm">Faith in God's Sovereignty</a> Jonathan's statement reflects a deep trust in God's ability to save, regardless of human limitations. Believers are encouraged to trust in God's power and sovereignty in their own lives. <a href="/topical/c/courage_in_action.htm">Courage in Action</a> Jonathan's willingness to act on his faith demonstrates that true faith often requires bold action. Christians are called to step out in faith, trusting God to work through their efforts. <a href="/topical/g/god's_power_is_not_limited.htm">God's Power is Not Limited</a> The passage emphasizes that God's ability to save is not dependent on human strength or numbers. This teaches believers to rely on God's power rather than their own resources. <a href="/topical/p/partnership_in_faith.htm">Partnership in Faith</a> Jonathan and his armor-bearer show the importance of having partners in faith who support and encourage us in our spiritual journey. <a href="/topical/d/divine_initiative.htm">Divine Initiative</a> Jonathan's "perhaps" indicates openness to God's leading, reminding believers to be sensitive to God's guidance and willing to take risks for His purposes.<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/evidence_for_1_samuel_14_battle_site.htm">Is there any archaeological or extra-biblical evidence confirming the battle site and the events described in 1 Samuel 14?</a> <a href="/q/can_judges_9_53_be_explained_scientifically.htm">Can the seemingly miraculous death by millstone be reconciled with historical or scientific explanations (Judges 9:53)?</a> <a href="/q/is_1_chronicles_11_11_legendary.htm">Does the claim in 1 Chronicles 11:11 that Jashobeam killed 300 men with one spear suggest exaggerated or legendary storytelling rather than a literal event? </a> <a href="/q/why_did_god_cut_gideon's_army_to_300.htm">In Judges 7:2, why would God deliberately reduce Gideon’s army from 32,000 to 300, defying common military sense? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_samuel/14.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(6) And Jonathan said.--This companion in arms answered to the esquire of the knight of the middle ages. Gideon, Joab, David, and others of the famous Israelite warriors, were constantly accompanied in a similar manner by an armour-bearer.Come, and let us go over.--Although in this history of the great deed of Jonathan there is no mention of the "Spirit of the Lord" having come upon him, as in the case of Gideon (<a href="/judges/6-34.htm" title="But the Spirit of the LORD came on Gideon, and he blew a trumpet; and Abiezer was gathered after him.">Judges 6:34</a>), Othniel (<a href="/judges/3-10.htm" title="And the Spirit of the LORD came on him, and he judged Israel, and went out to war: and the LORD delivered Chushanrishathaim king of Mesopotamia into his hand; and his hand prevailed against Chushanrishathaim.">Judges 3:10</a>), Samson, and others--who, in order to enable them to accomplish a particular act, were temporarily endowed with superhuman strength and courage and wisdom--there is no shadow of doubt but that in this case the "Spirit of the Lord" descended on the heroic son of Saul. All the circumstances connected with this event, which had so marked an influence on the fortunes of Israel, are evidently supernatural. The brave though desperate thought which suggested the attack, the courage and strength needful to carry it out, the strange panic which seized the Philistine garrison, the utter dismay which spread over the whole of the Philistine forces, and which caused them to fly in utter confusion before the small bands of Israelites, all belong to the same class of incidents so common in the earlier Hebrew story, when it is clear that the Glorious Arm of the Eternal helped them in a way it helped no other peoples.The term "uncircumcised" is commonly applied to the Philistines, and to other of the enemies of Israel. It is used as a special term of reproach. The enmity between Philistia and Israel lasted over a long period, and was very bitter.It may be that the Lord will work for us.--These words explain the apparent recklessness of Jonathan's attempt. It was Another who would fight the armed garrison on those tall peaks opposite, and bring him safely back to his people again.For there is no restraint to the Lord to save by many or by few.--"O Divine power of faith, which makes a man more than men. The question is not what Jonathan can do, but what God can do, whose power is not in the means, but in Himself. There is no restraint in the Lord to save by many or by few. O admirable faith in Jonathan, whom neither the steepness of the rocks nor multitude of enemies can dissuade from such an assault."--Bishop Hall.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_samuel/14.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 6. - Uncircumcised. An epithet of dislike almost confined to the Philistines. But underneath the whole speech of Jonathan lies the conviction of the covenant relation of Israel to Jehovah, of which circumcision was the outward sign. Notice also Jonathan's humble reliance upon God. It may be that Jehovah will work for us, etc. <a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/14-6.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Jonathan יְהוֹנָתָ֜ן (yə·hō·w·nā·ṯān) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3083.htm">Strong's 3083: </a> Jonathan -- 'the LORD has given', the name of a number of Israelites said 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 to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to the young man הַנַּ֣עַר ׀ (han·na·‘ar) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5288.htm">Strong's 5288: </a> A boy, lad, youth, retainer bearing נֹשֵׂ֣א (nō·śê) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5375.htm">Strong's 5375: </a> To lift, carry, take his armor, כֵלָ֗יו (ḵê·lāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3627.htm">Strong's 3627: </a> Something prepared, any apparatus “Come, לְכָה֙ (lə·ḵāh) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> To go, come, walk let us cross over וְנַעְבְּרָ֗ה (wə·na‘·bə·rāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect Cohortative - first person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5674.htm">Strong's 5674: </a> To pass over, through, or by, pass on to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to the outpost מַצַּב֙ (maṣ·ṣaḇ) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4673.htm">Strong's 4673: </a> A fixed spot, an office, a military post of these הָאֵ֔לֶּה (hā·’êl·leh) Article | Pronoun - common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_428.htm">Strong's 428: </a> These, those uncircumcised men. הָעֲרֵלִ֣ים (hā·‘ă·rê·lîm) Article | Adjective - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6189.htm">Strong's 6189: </a> Having foreskin (uncircumcised) Perhaps אוּלַ֛י (’ū·lay) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_194.htm">Strong's 194: </a> Perhaps 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 will work יַעֲשֶׂ֥ה (ya·‘ă·śeh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make on our behalf. כִּ֣י (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction Nothing אֵ֤ין (’ên) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_369.htm">Strong's 369: </a> A non-entity, a negative particle can hinder מַעְצ֔וֹר (ma‘·ṣō·wr) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4622.htm">Strong's 4622: </a> Objectively, a hindrance the LORD לַֽיהוָה֙ (Yah·weh) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel from saving, לְהוֹשִׁ֥יעַ (lə·hō·wō·šî·a‘) Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3467.htm">Strong's 3467: </a> To be open, wide, free, to be safe, to free, succor whether by many בְּרַ֖ב (bə·raḇ) Preposition-b | Adjective - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7227.htm">Strong's 7227: </a> Much, many, great or א֥וֹ (’ōw) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_176.htm">Strong's 176: </a> Desire, if by few.? בִמְעָֽט׃ (ḇim·‘āṭ) Preposition-b | Adjective - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4592.htm">Strong's 4592: </a> A little, fewness, a few <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/14-6.htm">1 Samuel 14:6 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_samuel/14-6.htm">1 Samuel 14:6 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_samuel/14-6.htm">1 Samuel 14:6 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/14-6.htm">1 Samuel 14:6 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_samuel/14-6.htm">1 Samuel 14:6 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/14-6.htm">1 Samuel 14:6 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/14-6.htm">1 Samuel 14:6 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/14-6.htm">1 Samuel 14:6 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/14-6.htm">1 Samuel 14:6 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_samuel/14-6.htm">1 Samuel 14:6 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-6.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 14:6 Jonathan said to the young man who (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/14-5.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 14:5"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 14:5" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/14-7.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 14:7"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 14:7" /></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>