Now it fell on a day, that Jonathan the son of Saul said to the young man who bore his armor, Come, and let us go over to the Philistines` garrison, that is on yonder side. But he didn`t tell his father.

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

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

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

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

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Now it came to pass upon a day
At a certain time, a little after the garrison of the Philistines has made the moveme…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

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…

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