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Jonathan struck the garrison of the Philistines that was in Geba: and the Philistines heard of it. Saul blew the trumpet throughout all the land, saying, Let the Hebrews hear.
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Jonathan's Courageous First Strike
Commentators identify this as the pivotal first act in Israel's war for independence from the Philistines. Jonathan's bold strike is presented as his first great feat of arms, showcasing him as the perfect example of a courageous and proactive warrior of faith.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
This was the first act in the war of independence, and probably the first feat of arms of the young hero Jonathan.
19th Century
Anglican
And Jonathan smote the garrison. —Jonathan throughout this history appears as the perfect example of a warrior, according…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Jonathan smote the garrison of the Philistines that was in Geba Not the same with…
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