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1 Samuel 14

1 Samuel 14:4

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

Modern
Now there were cliffs on both sides of the pass that Jonathan intended to cross to reach the Philistine outpost. One was named Bozez and the other Seneh.
Traditional
And between the passages, by which Jonathan sought to go over unto the Philistines’ garrison, there was a sharp rock on the one side, and a sharp rock on the other side: and the name of the one was Bozez, and the name of the other Seneh.
Literal
And between the passes by which Jonathan sought to pass over to the garrison of the Philistines were a sharp rock on this side and a sharp rock on this side—the name of one Bozez, and the name of one Seneh.
Latin
Erant autem inter ascensus per quos nitebatur Jonathas transire ad stationem Philisthinorum, eminentes petræ ex utraque parte, et quasi in modum dentium scopuli hinc et inde prærupti: nomen uni Boses, et nomen alteri Sene:

Original

Hebrew
English
Now there were cliffs on both sides of the pass that Jonathan intended to cross to reach the Philistine outpost. One was named Bozez and the other Seneh.

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

Events

People

Jonathan: Eldest son of King Saul and friend of David

Places

Bozez: A rocky crag near Michmash Philistia: An ancient people and region in Canaan Seneh: Rocky crag near Michmash

Glossary

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

Topics

Bozez: A Rock Near Gibeah Jonathan: Son of Saul: Victory of, Over the Philistines at Michmash Rocks: Bozez Rocks: Often Sharp-Pointed and Craggy Rocks: Seneh Seneh: A Rock Protecting the Garrison of the Philistines at Michmash The Philistines: Jonathan and his Armour-Bearer Smote a Garrison of, at The