This was the first act in the war of independence, and probably the first feat of arms of the young hero Jonathan.

And Jonathan smote the garrison. —Jonathan throughout this history appears as the perfect example of a warrior, according…

And Jonathan smote the garrison of the Philistines that was in
Geba
Not the same with…

Saul reigned one year, and nothing particular happened; but in his second year, the events recorded in this chapter took place. For more than a yea…