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1 Samuel 14

1 Samuel 14:11

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

Modern
So the two of them showed themselves to the outpost of the Philistines, who exclaimed, “Look, the Hebrews are coming out of the holes in which they were hiding!”
Traditional
And both of them discovered themselves unto the garrison of the Philistines: and the Philistines said, Behold, the Hebrews come forth out of the holes where they had hid themselves.
Literal
And the two of them showed themselves to the garrison of the Philistines, and the Philistines said, “Behold, the Hebrews are coming out of the holes where they have hidden.”
Latin
Apparuit igitur uterque stationi Philisthinorum: dixeruntque Philisthiim: En Hebræi egrediuntur de cavernis in quibus absconditi fuerant.

Original

Hebrew
English
So the two of them showed themselves to the outpost of the Philistines, who exclaimed, “Look, the Hebrews are coming out of the holes in which they were hiding!”

Notes

1 Samuel 14:11
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

Events

People

Hebrews: An ethnic group descended from Abraham

Places

Philistia: An ancient people and region in Canaan

Glossary

Ahijah Bethel (Place), Bethelite Jonathan Michmash Philistia, Philistines Samuel, Books of First and Second

Topics

Caves were Used as Places of Concealment Israel: A Name Given to the Descendants of Jacob, a Nation: Etc Jonathan: Son of Saul: Victory of, Over the Philistines at Michmash Symbols and Similitudes: Invitation to Approach The Jews: Often Distinguished in War The Philistines: Jonathan and his Armour-Bearer Smote a Garrison of, at The