Translations
Modern
“Very well,” said Jonathan, “we will cross over toward these men and show ourselves to them.
Traditional
Then said Jonathan, Behold, we will pass over unto these men, and we will discover ourselves unto them.
Literal
And Jonathan said, “Behold, we will pass over to the men and we will show ourselves to them.
Latin
Et ait Jonathas: Ecce nos transimus ad viros istos. Cumque apparuerimus eis,
Original
Hebrew
English
“Very well,” said Jonathan, “we will cross over toward these men and show ourselves to them.
Notes
Jonathan again fought in his father's battles (see also 1 Samuel 13:2–4; 31).
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
Events
People
Jonathan: Eldest son of King Saul and friend of David
Glossary
Ahijah Bethel (Place), Bethelite Jonathan Michmash Philistia, Philistines Samuel, Books of First and Second
Topics
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