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The men of the garrison answered Jonathan and his armor bearer, and said, Come up to us, and we will show you a thing. Jonathan said to his armor bearer, Come up after me; for Yahweh has delivered them into the hand of Israel.
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A Taunt of Overconfidence
Commentators agree that the Philistines' invitation, "Come up to us, and we will show you a thing," was a mocking taunt. They were so secure in their fortified position that they couldn't imagine two men could pose any real threat, revealing an arrogance that God would use against them.
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1 Samuel
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18th Century
Presbyterian
We will show you a thing — This was said mockingly.
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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