1Sa 14:6-16 | TSK | e4.org | Come This action of Jonathan's was totally contrary to the laws of war; no military operation should be undertaken without the knowledge and command of the general. But it is highly probable, that this gallant man was led to undertake the hazardous enterprise by an immediate divine impulse; and by the same influence was kept from informing the soldiers, and even from consulting his father, who might have opposed his design. uncircumcised , ; ; ; ; , ; ; it may be ; ; ; for there is no restraint Where there is a promise of defense and support, the weakest, in the face of the strongest enemy, may rely upon it with the utmost confidence. ; ; ; ; ; ;

‏ 1 Samuel 14:6-16

Come This action of Jonathan's was totally contrary to the laws of war; no military operation should be undertaken without the knowledge and command of the general. But it is highly probable, that this gallant man was led to undertake the hazardous enterprise by an immediate divine impulse; and by the same influence was kept from informing the soldiers, and even from consulting his father, who might have opposed his design.

uncircumcised 1Sam 17:26, 1Sam 17:36; Gen 17:7-11; Judg 15:18; 2Sam 1:20; Jer 9:23, Jer 9:26; Eph 2:11-12; Phil 3:3

it may be 2Sam 16:12; 2Kgs 19:4; Amos 5:15; Zeph 2:3

for there is no restraint Where there is a promise of defense and support, the weakest, in the face of the strongest enemy, may rely upon it with the utmost confidence. Deut 32:30; Judg 7:4-7; 2Chr 14:11; Ps 115:1-3; Zech 4:6; Matt 19:26; Rom 8:31

Do all 1Sam 10:7; 2Sam 7:3; Ps 46:7; Zech 8:23

we will pass Judg 7:9-14

they Gen 24:13-14; Judg 6:36-40

Tarry Heb. Be still

this shall be a sign 1Sam 10:7; Gen 24:14; Judg 7:11; Isa 7:11-14

out of the holes 1Sam 14:22, 1Sam 13:6; Judg 6:2

Come up to us Meaning, that they would cause them to repent of their audacity. This was the favourable sign which Jonathan had requested. 1Sam 14:10, 1Sam 17:43-44; 2Sam 2:14-17; 2Kgs 14:8

Come up after me Gen 24:26-27, Gen 24:42, Gen 24:48; Judg 4:14, Judg 7:15; 2Sam 5:24

climbed up Ps 18:29; Heb 11:34

fell Lev 26:7-8; Deut 28:7, Deut 32:30; Josh 23:10; Rom 8:31

an half acre of land or, half a furrow of an acre of land, The original is obscure and variously understood; but it is probably a proverbial expression for a small space. 1Sam 14:14

there was trembling Josh 2:9; Judg 7:21; 2Kgs 7:6-7; Job 18:11; Ps 14:5

the spoilers 1Sam 13:17, 1Sam 13:23

the earth quaked Exod 19:18; Matt 24:6, Matt 27:50-51

very great trembling Heb. trembling of God, Gen 35:5; Lev 26:36-37; 2Sam 5:24; Dan 5:6; God will in some way or other direct the steps of those who acknowledge him in all their ways, and seek unto him for direction with full purpose of heart. Sometimes we find most comfort in that which is least our own doing, and into which we have been led by the unexpected, but well observed, turns of Providence.

melted away Ps 58:7, Ps 68:2

beating down 1Sam 14:20; Judg 7:22; 2Chr 20:22-25; Isa 19:2