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A Contrast of Faith
Commentators present a sharp contrast between father and son. While King Saul was paralyzed by fear and inaction, Jonathan was animated by what scholars call a 'Divine impulse' and an 'intense faith' in God's power. His bold plan was not military recklessness but an act of trust in God's supernatural help, a quality his father sorely lacked.
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1 Samuel
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Samuel 14:1
18th Century
Theologian
The word "Now" should rather be translated as "and," since this verse is immediately dependent upon the preceding one. When Jonathan saw the garris…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Samuel 14:1
19th Century
Bishop
Now it came to pass. — As if in strong contrast to Saul—who at Gilgal openly made light of the supernatural assistance pr…
John Gill
On 1 Samuel 14:1
17th Century
Pastor
Now it came to pass upon a day
At a certain time, a little after the garrison of the Philistines has made the moveme…
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Matthew Henry
On 1 Samuel 14:1–15
17th Century
Minister
Saul seems to have been quite at a loss, and unable to help himself. Those can never think themselves safe who see themselves out of God's protecti…