1 Samuel 14:1
Now it came to pass upon a day, that Jonathan the son of Saul said unto the young man that bare his armour, Come, and let us go over to the Philistines’ garrison, that is on the other side. But he told not his father.
1 Samuel 14:1 in other translations
| BSB | One day Jonathan son of Saul said to the young man bearing his armor, “Come, let us cross over to the Philistine outpost on the other side.” But Jonathan did not tell his father. |
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| WEB | Now it happened on a day that Jonathan the son of Saul said to the young man who bore his armor, “Come! Let’s go over to the Philistines’ garrison that is on the other side.” But he didn’t tell his father. |
| ASV | Now it fell upon a day, that Jonathan the son of Saul said unto the young man that bare his armor, Come, and let us go over to the Philistines’ garrison, that is on yonder side. But he told not his father. |
| YLT | And the day cometh that Jonathan son of Saul saith unto the young man bearing his weapons, ‘Come, and we pass over unto the station of the Philistines, which is on the other side of this;' and to his father he hath not declared it. |
| DARBY | Now it came to pass one day that Jonathan the son of Saul said to the young man that bore his armour, Come and let us go over to the Philistines' garrison which is on the other side. But he did not tell his father. |
| BBE | Now one day Jonathan, the son of Saul, said to the young man who was with him, looking after his arms, Come, let us go over to the Philistine force over there. But he said nothing to his father. |
| Webster | Now it came to pass upon a day, that Jonathan, the son of Saul, said to the young man that bore his armor, Come, and let us go over to the garrison of the Philistines, that is on the other side. But he told not his father. |
What does 1 Samuel 14:1 mean?
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain
Adam Clarke's Commentary
Introduction
Jonathan and his armor-bearer purpose to attack a garrison of the Philistines, 1Sam 14:1. Saul and his army, with Ahiah the priest, tarry in Gibeah, 1Sam 14:2, 1Sam 14:3. Jonathan plans his attack of the Philistine garrison, 1Sam 14:4-10. He and his armor-bearer climb over a rock: attack and rout the garrison, 1Sam 14:11-15. Saul and has company, seeing confusion on the Philistine host, come out against them; as did the men who had hidden themselves; and the Philistines are defeated, 1Sam 14:16-23. Saul lays every man under a curse who shall eat food until the evening; in consequence of which the people are sorely distressed, 1Sam 14:24-26. Jonathan, not hearing the adjuration, eats a little honey, which he found on the ground, 1Sam 14:27-30. The Philistines being defeated, the people seize on the spoil, and begin to eat flesh without previously bleeding the animals, which Saul endeavors to prevent, 1Sam 14:31-34. He builds an altar there, 1Sam 14:35. Inquires of the Lord if he may pursue the Philistines by night, but receives no answer, 1Sam 14:36, 1Sam 14:37. Attributes this to some sin committed by some unknown person: makes inquiry by lot; and finds that Jonathan had tasted the honey, on which he purposes to put him to death, 1Sam 14:38-44. The people interpose, and rescue Jonathan, 1Sam 14:45. Saul fights against the Moabites, Ammonites, and Amalekites, 1Sam 14:46-48. An account of the family of Saul, 1Sam 14:49-52. Verse 1 Come, and let us go over - This action of Jonathan was totally contrary to the laws of war; no military operation should be undertaken without the knowledge and command of the general. But it is likely that he was led to this by a Divine influence. The armor-bearer is the origin of what we call esquire, from escu, old French, a shield; armiger is the Latin, from arma, weapons, and gero, I bear. In the times of chivalry, the armiger, or esquire, was the servant of the knight who went after him, and carried his lance, shield, etc. It is now (strange to tell!) a title of honor.Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain
Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on 1 Samuel 14:1-15
Matthew Henry, 1706 · public domain
1 Samuel 14:1 in the original Hebrew
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Cross references for 1 Samuel 14:1
- 1 Samuel 13:2
Saul chose him three thousand men of Israel; whereof two thousand were with Saul in Michmash and in mount Beth–el, and a thousand were with Jonathan in Gibeah of Benjamin: and the rest of the people he sent every man to his tent.
- 1 Samuel 18:1-4
And it came to pass, when he had made an end of speaking unto Saul, that the soul of Jonathan was knit with the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul. And Saul took him that day, and would let him go no more home to his father’s house. Then Jonathan and David made a covenant, because he loved him as his own soul. And Jonathan stripped himself of the robe that was upon him, and gave it to David, and his garments, even to his sword, and to his bow, and to his girdle.
- 1 Samuel 25:19
And she said unto her servants, Go on before me; behold, I come after you. But she told not her husband Nabal.
- Micah 7:5
Trust ye not in a friend, put ye not confidence in a guide: keep the doors of thy mouth from her that lieth in thy bosom.
- 2 Samuel 1:25-26
How are the mighty fallen in the midst of the battle! O Jonathan, thou wast slain in thine high places. I am distressed for thee, my brother Jonathan: very pleasant hast thou been unto me: thy love to me was wonderful, passing the love of women.
- 2 Samuel 1:4-5
And David said unto him, How went the matter? I pray thee, tell me. And he answered, That the people are fled from the battle, and many of the people also are fallen and dead; and Saul and Jonathan his son are dead also. And David said unto the young man that told him, How knowest thou that Saul and Jonathan his son be dead?
- 1 Samuel 14:39-45
For, as the Lord liveth, which saveth Israel, though it be in Jonathan my son, he shall surely die. But there was not a man among all the people that answered him. Then said he unto all Israel, Be ye on one side, and I and Jonathan my son will be on the other side. And the people said unto Saul, Do what seemeth good unto thee. Therefore Saul said unto the Lord God of Israel, Give a perfect lot. And Saul and Jonathan were taken: but the people escaped. And Saul said, Cast lots between me and Jonathan my son. And Jonathan was taken. …
- Judges 14:6
And the Spirit of the Lord came mightily upon him, and he rent him as he would have rent a kid, and he had nothing in his hand: but he told not his father or his mother what he had done.
- 1 Samuel 13:22
So it came to pass in the day of battle, that there was neither sword nor spear found in the hand of any of the people that were with Saul and Jonathan: but with Saul and with Jonathan his son was there found.
- Judges 6:27
Then Gideon took ten men of his servants, and did as the Lord had said unto him: and so it was, because he feared his father’s household, and the men of the city, that he could not do it by day, that he did it by night.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
15 A divine terror makes them beat themselves.
17 Saul, not staying the priest's answer, sets on them.
21 The captivated Hebrews, and the hidden Israelites, join against them.
24 Saul's unadvised adjuration hinders the victory.
31 He restrains the people from eating blood.
35 He builds an altar.
37 Jonathan, taken by lot, is save by the people.
47 Saul's victories, strength, and family.
A.M. 2917. B.C. 1087. An. Ex. Is. 404. it came to passupon a day. or, there was a day. Jonathan.
39-45; 13:2,22; 18:1-4; 2Sa 1:4,5,25,26
he told not.
25:19; Jud 6:27; 14:6; Mic 7:5
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Context
- 1 Samuel 14:1
Now it came to pass upon a day, that Jonathan the son of Saul said unto the young man that bare his armour, Come, and let us go over to the Philistines’ garrison, that is on the other side. But he told not his father.
- 1 Samuel 14:2
And Saul tarried in the uttermost part of Gibeah under a pomegranate tree which is in Migron: and the people that were with him were about six hundred men;
1 Samuel 14:1 in other languages
| Spanish Reina-Valera 1909 | Y UN día aconteció, que Jonathán hijo de Saúl dijo á su criado que le traía las armas: Ven, y pasemos á la guarnición de los Filisteos, que está á aquel lado. Y no lo hizo saber á su padre. |
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| French Bible J.N. Darby 1885 | *Et il arriva qu’un jour Jonathan, fils de Saül, dit au jeune homme qui portait ses armes: Viens, et passons jusqu’au poste des Philistins qui est là, de l’autre côté; mais il n’en avertit pas son père. |
| German Elberfelder 1871 | Und es geschah eines Tages, da sprach Jonathan, der Sohn Sauls, zu dem Knaben, der seine Waffen trug: Komm und laß uns hinübergehen zu der Aufstellung der Philister, die dort drüben ist. Seinem Vater aber tat er es nicht kund. |
| Latin Clementine Vulgate | Et accidit quadam die ut diceret Jonathas filius Saul ad adolescentem armigerum suum: Veni, et transeamus ad stationem Philisthinorum, quæ est trans locum illum. Patri autem suo hoc ipsum non indicavit. |