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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.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
The word "Now" should rather be translated as "and," since this verse is immediately dependent upon the preceding one. When Jonathan saw the garris…
19th Century
Anglican
Now it came to pass. — As if in strong contrast to Saul—who at Gilgal openly made light of the supernatural assistance pr…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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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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…
