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Joseph Benson’s Bible Commentary

1 Samuel 14 - Introduction

A.M. 2917. B.C. 1087.

Jonathan proposes to his armour-bearer the attacking of the Philistines' army, 1 Samuel 14:1. They make the attack; the Philistines are terrified, 1 Samuel 14:11. They slay one another, and are pursued by the Israelites, 1 Samuel 14:16. Saul adjures the people to eat nothing till night; Jonathan eats honey, 1 Samuel 14:24. The people smite the Philistines, and eat the spoil with the blood, 1 Samuel 14:31; 1 Samuel 14:32. Saul remedies this, 1 Samuel 14:33. Dooms Jonathan to death, who is rescued by the people, 1 Samuel 14:36. A general account of Saul's exploits and family, 1 Samuel 14:47.

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See also 1 Samuel 14 - Introduction in other biblical comments:

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  • Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

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  • College Press Bible Study Textbook Series

    A DIGEST OF CHAPTER 14 1 Samuel 14:1-23 _Jonathan's surprise attack on the Philistines._ Jonathan and his armor-bearer devised a startling plan of going against the enemy by themselves. Evidently the...

  • Darby's translation notes (1890)

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  • Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

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  • John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible

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  • KJV Original Language Details

    1 Ionathan, vnwitting to his father, the Priest, or the people, goeth and miraculously smiteth the Philistines garrison. 15 A diuine terrour maketh them beate themselues. 17 Saul not staying the Pri...

  • Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible

    * Jonathan smites the Philistines. (1-15) Their defeat. (16-23) Saul forbids the people to eat till evening. (24-35) Jonathan pointed out by lot. (36-46) Saul's family. (47-52)...

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