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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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Albert Barnes
On 1 Samuel 13:3
18th Century
Theologian
This was the first act in the war of independence, and probably the first feat of arms of the young hero Jonathan.
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Samuel 13:3
19th Century
Bishop
And Jonathan smote the garrison. —Jonathan throughout this history appears as the perfect example of a warrior, according…
John Gill
On 1 Samuel 13:3
17th Century
Pastor
And Jonathan smote the garrison of the Philistines that was in
Geba
Not the same with…
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Matthew Henry
On 1 Samuel 13:1–7
17th Century
Minister
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…