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If they say thus to us, Wait until we come to you; then we will stand still in our place, and will not go up to them.
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A Sign of Caution
Jonathan establishes a sign to discern God's will for the battle. Commentator John Gill explains that if the Philistines confidently told them to wait, it would signal danger. This response would indicate the enemy was bold and ready to fight, prompting Jonathan and his armor-bearer to adopt a defensive strategy, standing their ground without advancing or retreating.
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Reformed Baptist
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Presbyterian
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