1 Samuel 14:5

Jonathan’s Victory over the Philistines · 1 Samuel 14:1–23

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Translations

Modern

One cliff stood to the north toward Michmash, and the other to the south toward Geba.

Traditional

The forefront of the one was situate northward over against Michmash, and the other southward over against Gibeah.

Literal

The front of one faced northward opposite Michmash, and one southward opposite Geba.

Latin

…unus scopulus prominens ad aquilonem ex adverso Machmas, et alter ad meridiem contra Gabaa.

Original

Hebrew

English

One cliff stood to the north toward Michmash, and the other to the south toward Geba.

Notes

1 Samuel 14:4–5

The Philistines controlled this area (1 Samuel 13:23), so Jonathan and his armor bearer had to be careful.

1 Samuel 14:1–15

Jonathan again fought in his father's battles (see also 1 Samuel 13:2–4; 31).

1 Samuel 14:1–52

Saul's actions in this chapter further support his removal as king (1 Samuel 13:8–14; see also 15). Saul was estranged from both Samuel and his brave son Jonathan. 1 Samuel 14 foreshadows Jonathan's important role in the shift from Saul's rule to David's.

Theme notes and profiles

Jonathan Samuel Saul The Philistines