1 Samuel 14:40

“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.”

"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." - 1 Samuel 14:40
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What does 1 Samuel 14:40 mean?

The verse 1 Samuel 14:40 from the King James Version of the Bible reads: "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." This verse comes from the Old Testament…

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The Call to Unity in Pursuit of God’s Will

In the Old Testament, the battlefield scenarios are often filled with spiritual undertones that reflect the choices of leadership, influence of faith, and communal dynamics. In 1 Samuel 14:40, we find a pivotal moment where King Saul stands before the Israelites regarding a…

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A Prayer for Divine Guidance and Unity

Heavenly Father, Creator of all, we come before You today, humbled and aware of our need for Your guidance and wisdom. As we reflect on the words of 1 Samuel 14:40, "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…

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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."
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