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.”

"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
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What does 1 Samuel 14:1 mean?

The verse 1 Samuel 14:1 from the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible says, "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…

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Courage in the Shadows: The Boldness of Jonathan

In 1 Samuel 14:1, we encounter a pivotal moment in Israel's history marked not merely by warfare, but by the profound courage and initiative of Jonathan, the son of Saul. The verse from the King James Version states: "Now it came to pass upon a day, that Jonathan the son of Saul…

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A Bold Step of Faith: A Prayer Inspired by 1 Samuel 14:1

O Lord Almighty, God of Israel, the Creator of heaven and earth, I come before You today with a heart full of gratitude and longing for courage like that of Jonathan, the son of Saul. In the quiet moments of life, I seek You, reflecting upon the day when Jonathan decided to step…

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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 14:6
2 Samuel 6:14
1 Samuel 14:27
1 Samuel 14:7
1 Samuel 11:14 - "Then said Samuel to the people, Come, and let us go to Gilgal, and renew the kingdom there."
1 Samuel 4:14-16
1 Samuel 17:14 - "And David was the youngest: and the three eldest followed Saul."
1 Samuel 15:14 - "And Samuel said, What meaneth then this bleating of the sheep in mine ears, and the lowing of the oxen which I hear?"
1 Samuel 14:51 - "And Kish was the father of Saul; and Ner the father of Abner was the son of Abiel."
1 Samuel 14:25 - "And all they of the land came to a wood; and there was honey upon the ground."
1 Samuel 1:14 - "And Eli said unto her, How long wilt thou be drunken? put away thy wine from thee."
1 Samuel 19:14 - "And when Saul sent messengers to take David, she said, He is sick."
1 Samuel 14:46 - "Then Saul went up from following the Philistines: and the Philistines went to their own place."
1 Samuel 18:14 - "And David behaved himself wisely in all his ways; and the LORD was with him."
2 Samuel 14:1 - "Now Joab the son of Zeruiah perceived that the king's heart was toward Absalom."
1 Samuel 14:35 - "And Saul built an altar unto the LORD: the same was the first altar that he built unto the LORD."
1 Samuel 9:14 - "And they went up into the city: and when they were come into the city, behold, Samuel came out against them, for to go up to the high place."
1 Samuel 16:14 - "¶ But the Spirit of the LORD departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the LORD troubled him."
1 Samuel 14:42 - "And Saul said, Cast lots between me and Jonathan my son. And Jonathan was taken."
1 Samuel 14:31 - "And they smote the Philistines that day from Michmash to Aijalon: and the people were very faint."
1 Samuel 14:44 - "And Saul answered, God do so and more also: for thou shalt surely die, Jonathan."
1 Samuel 14:18 - "And Saul said unto Ahiah, Bring hither the ark of God. For the ark of God was at that time with the children of Israel."
1 Samuel 14:48 - "And he gathered an host, and smote the Amalekites, and delivered Israel out of the hands of them that spoiled them."
1 Samuel 14:5 - "The forefront of the one was situate northward over against Michmash, and the other southward over against Gibeah."
Soothing the Soul: The Gospel of Gentle Care 1 Kings 19:3-8; 1 Samuel 16:14-23
1 Samuel 14:14 - "And that first slaughter, which Jonathan and his armourbearer made, was about twenty men, within as it were an half acre of land, which a yoke of oxen might plow."
1 Samuel 14:16 - "And the watchmen of Saul in Gibeah of Benjamin looked; and, behold, the multitude melted away, and they went on beating down one another."
Soothing the Soul: The Gospel of Gentle Care 1 Kings 19:3-8; 1 Samuel 16:14-23