8 sHe waited seven days, the time appointed by Samuel. 14 One day Jonathan the son of Saul said to the young man who carried his armor, “Come, let us go over to the Philistine garrison on the other side.” But he did not tell his father. Two thousand were with Saul in kMichmash and the hill country of Bethel, and a thousand were with Jonathan in lGibeah of Benjamin. The man was very rich; he had three thousand sheep and a thousand goats. 2 And now, behold, the king # [ch. 14:1 One day Jonathan the son of Saul said to the young man who carried his armor, “Come, let us go over to the Philistine garrison on the other side.” But he did not tell his father. The people who were with him were about (B)six hundred men, 3 including (C)Ahijah the son of Ahitub, (D)Ichabod's brother, son of Phinehas, son of Eli, the priest of the Lord (E)in Shiloh, (F)wearing an ephod. Samuel’s Farewell Address. 19 Why then did you not obey the voice of the Lord? KJV (Narrated) NKJV (Narrated) NKJV (Dramatized) NLT (Dramatized) NIV (Narrated) NIV (Dramatized) NASB (Narrated) RVR60 (Español) Jonathan Defeats the Philistines. 2 And now, behold, the king p walks before you, q and I am old and gray; and behold, my sons are with you. The rest of the people he sent home, every man to his tent. 2 Thus says the Lord of hosts, ‘I have noted what Amalek did to Israel din opposing them on the way when they came up out of Egypt. 1 Samuel 13. And Saul went out to meet him and greet him. 1 One day Jonathan the son of Saul said to the young man who carried his armor, “Come, let us go over to the Philistine garrison on the other side.” But he did not tell his father. 48 And he did valiantly (AS)and struck the Amalekites and delivered Israel out of the hands of those who plundered them. 26 And Samuel said to Saul, “I will not return with you. The name of the one was Bozez, and the name of the other Seneh. 1 Samuel 14 BSB Parallel ESV [BSB CSB ESV HCS KJV ISV NAS NET NIV NLT HEB] Berean Study Bible: English Standard Version: 1 One day Jonathan son of Saul said to the young man bearing his armor, “Come, let us cross over to the Philistine outpost on the other side.” But Jonathan did not tell his father. The name of the one was Hannah, and the name of the other, Peninnah. And the people were very dfaint. 18 So Saul said to Ahijah, “Bring the ark of God here.” For the ark of God went at that time with the people[f] of Israel. 1 Samuel 14:1 One day Jonathan the son of Saul said to the young man who carried his armor, "Come, let us go over to the Philistine garrison on the other side." 1 There was a certain man of a Ramathaim-zophim of b the hill country of Ephraim whose name was Elkanah the son of Jeroham, son of Elihu, son of Tohu, son of Zuph, c an Ephrathite. 23 Moreover, as for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the Lord by ceasing eto pray for you, fand I will instruct you in the good and the right way. 1 Samuel 14 English Standard Version Jonathan Defeats the Philistines 1 One day Jonathan the son of Saul said to the young man who carried his armor, “Come, let us go over to the Philistine garrison on the other side.” But he did not tell his father. Read verse in English Standard Version 1 Samuel 14:14 And that first strike, which Jonathan and his armor-bearer made, killed about twenty men within as it were half a furrow's length in an acre of land. 4 So Saul summoned the people and numbered them in Telaim, two hundred thousand men on foot, and ten thousand men of Judah. But if this guilt is in your people Israel, give Thummim.”[i] (AI)And Jonathan and Saul were taken, but the people escaped. 34 Then Samuel went mto Ramah, and Saul went up to his house in nGibeah of Saul. 7 Now therefore stand still that I may plead with you before the Lord concerning all the righteous deeds of the Lord that he performed for you and for your fathers. 35 oAnd Samuel did not see Saul again until the day of his death, pbut Samuel grieved over Saul. 15 And there was a panic in the camp, in the field, and among all the people. And the battle passed beyond (T)Beth-aven. But he did not tell his father. 14 And that first strike, which Jonathan and his armor-bearer made, killed about twenty men within as it were half a furrow's length in an acre[c] of land. 16 And Saul and Jonathan his son and the people who were present with them stayed in zGeba of Benjamin, but the Philistines encamped in Michmash. 28:1 Now the Philistines had gathered all their forces at # ch. 16 Let our lord now command your servants nwho are before you to seek out a man who is skillful in playing the lyre, and when the harmful spirit from God is upon you, he will oplay it, and you will be well.” 1 Samuel 14:1-15 ESV. 2 Saul was staying in the outskirts of Gibeah in the pomegranate cave 1 at h Migron. 23 zSo the Lord saved Israel that day. ESV Student Study Bible--soft leather-look, navy/slate with timeless design, ESV MacArthur Study Bible--genuine top grain leather, black, ESV Archaeology Study Bible (TruTone Imitation Leather, Brown), ESV Study Bible, Personal Size (TruTone Imitation Leather, Brown with Mosaic Cross Design), ESV Large Print Value Thinline Bible (TruTone, Ruby, Vine Design). 2 And now, behold, the king pwalks before you, qand I am old and gray; and behold, my sons are with you. 41 above]; [ch. 1 Samuel 13:8-14 English Standard Version (ESV) Saul's Unlawful Sacrifice. 3 And he came to the sheepfolds by the way, where there was a cave, and Saul went in # Judg. 7:16-18; Acts 1:24-26], [See ver. 1 Samuel 14:24 Saul’s Rash Vow 24 And the men of Israel had been hard pressed that day, b so Saul had laid an oath on the people, saying, “Cursed be the man who eats food until it is evening and I am avenged on my enemies.” And the people did not know that Jonathan had gone. 1. 25 Now when all the people[g] came to the forest, behold, there was honey on the ground. 2 Saul was staying in the outskirts of Gibeah in the pomegranate cave [1] at Migron. 6 Then Saul said to gthe Kenites, “Go, depart; go down from among the Amalekites, lest I destroy you with them. 1 Samuel 14English Standard Version (ESV) Jonathan Defeats the Philistines 14 One day Jonathan the son of Saul said to the young man who carried his armor, “Come, let us go over to the Philistine garrison on the other side.” But he did not tell his father.2 Saul was staying in the outskirts of Gibeah in the pomegranate cave[a]at Migron. 14:1 One day Jonathan the son of Saul said to the young man who carried his armor, “Come, let us go over to the Philistine garrison on the other side.” But he did not tell his father. Wherever he turned he routed them. Or whose donkey have I taken? 2 Saul was staying in the outskirts of Gibeah in the pomegranate cave a at Migron. 43 Then Saul said to Jonathan, o“Tell me what you have done.” And Jonathan told him, p“I tasted a little honey with the tip of the staff that was in my hand. And he said, “Neither has the Lord chosen this one.” 14 One day Jonathan the son of Saul said to the young man who carried his armor, “Come, let us go over to the Philistine garrison on the other side.” But he did not tell his father. Do as you wish. 15 And there was a panic in the camp, in the field, and among all the people. 2 Saul was staying in the outskirts of Gibeah in the pomegranate cave a at Migron. 9 So Saul said, “Bring the burnt offering here to me, and the peace offerings.” And he offered the burnt offering. (Jos 24:33; 1Sa 1:19; 1Ki 11:26) 2 He had two wives. 17:16 Jezreel. 51 (AX)Kish was the father of Saul, and Ner the father of Abner was the son of (AY)Abiel. 2 Saul chose three thousand men of Israel. 14 If you will pfear the Lord and serve him and obey his voice and not rebel against the commandment of the Lord, and if both you and the king who reigns over you will follow the Lord your God, it will be well. 2 Saul was staying in the outskirts of Gibeah in the pomegranate cave[ a] at Migron. But Samuel did not come to Gilgal, and the people were scattering from him. They took bribes and perverted justice. 1 Samuel 14:5 The one crag rose on the north in front of Michmash, and the other on the south in front of Geba. 21 Now the Hebrews who had been with the Philistines before that time and who had gone up with them into the camp, weven they also turned to be with the Israelites who were with Saul and Jonathan. 1 Samuel 14:1 - ESV: One day Jonathan the son of Saul said to the young man who carried his armor, "Come, let us go over to the Philistine garrison on the other side." 1 Samuel 14:1 Jonathan Defeats the Philistines. 2 He had two wives. And the watchmen of Saul in Gibeah of Benjamin looked, and behold, the multitude was dispersing here and there. 1 Samuel 13; 1 Samuel 14 Bible / Bible ... English Standard Version / 1 Samuel 13; 1 Samuel 14; Share Tweet Save. I have walked before you from my youth until this day. lAs the Lord lives, sthere shall not one hair of his head fall to the ground, for he has worked with God this day.” So the people ransomed Jonathan, so that he did not die. And the names of his two daughters were these: the name of the firstborn was Merab, and the name of the younger Michal. Behold, I am with you heart and soul." 35 And Saul ibuilt an altar to the Lord; it was the first altar that he built to the Lord. 2 Saul was staying in the outskirts of Gibeah in the pomegranate cave at Migron. 11 So both of them showed themselves to the garrison of the Philistines. Will you give them into the hand of Israel?” kBut he did not answer him that day. 24 And the men of Israel had been hard pressed that day, b so Saul had laid an oath on the people, saying, "Cursed be the man who eats food until it is evening and I am avenged on my enemies." 1 Saul was years old when he began to reign, and he reigned and two years over Israel. 1 Samuel 14 :: English Standard Version (ESV) Strong's. 8:5, 19, 20 your voice in all that you have said to me # ch. I will send you to Jesse the Bethlehemite, ufor I have provided for myself a king among his sons.” 30 Then he said, “I have sinned; yet ihonor me now before the elders of my people and before Israel, jand return with me, that I may bow before the Lord your God.” 1 When Samuel became old, he made his sons judges over Israel. 3 Yet his sons did not walk in his ways but turned aside after gain. 1 Samuel - Chapter 14 * 1Sa 14:1 ¶ Now it came to pass upon a day, that Jonathan the son of Saul said unto the young man that bare his armour, Come, and let us go over to the Philistines' garrison, that is on the other side. One day Jonathan the son of Saul said to the young man who carried his armor, “Come, let us go over to the Philistine garrison on the other side.” But he did not tell his father. And they fell before Jonathan, and his armor-bearer killed them after him. 1 Samuel 1 English Standard Version (ESV) The Birth of Samuel 1 There was a certain man of Ramathaim-zophim of the hill country of Ephraim whose name was Elkanah the son of Jeroham, son of Elihu, son of Tohu, son of Zuph, an Ephrathite. 47 When Saul had taken the kingship over Israel, he fought against all his enemies on every side, against Moab, tagainst the Ammonites, against Edom, against the kings of uZobah, and against the Philistines. The next step is to choose a monthly or yearly subscription, an The name of the one was Bozez, and the name of the other Seneh. 12 And he sent and brought him in. 3 Now go and strike Amalek and edevote to destruction1 all that they have. 23:14; Deut. And behold, (O)every Philistine's sword was against his fellow, and there was very great confusion. Jonathan Defeats the Philistines. 5 And he said to them, “The Lord is witness against you, and rhis anointed is witness this day, that you have not found anything tin my hand.” And they said, “He is witness.”. The people who were with him were about isix hundred men, 26 And when the people entered the forest, behold, the honey was dropping, but no one put his hand to his mouth, for the people feared the oath. 1 Samuel 14:7 English Standard Version << 1 Samuel 13 | 1 Samuel 14 | 1 Samuel 15 >> 7 And his armor-bearer said to him, "Do all that is in your heart. 9 If they say to us, ‘Wait until we come to you,’ then we will stand still in our place, and we will not go up to them. 4 And all Israel heard it said that Saul had defeated the garrison of the Philistines, and also that Israel had become a stench to the Philistines. 16 And the watchmen of Saul in Gibeah of Benjamin looked, and behold, the multitude twas dispersing here and there.5 Behold, xto obey is better than sacrifice. For then the Lord would have established your kingdom over Israel forever. 15 Saul said, “They have brought them from the Amalekites, rfor the people spared the best of the sheep and of the oxen to sacrifice to the Lord your God, and the rest we have devoted to destruction.” 3 Yet his sons did not walk in his ways but turned aside after gain. 20 But every one of the Israelites went down to the Philistines to sharpen his plowshare, his mattock, his axe, or his sickle,4 40 Then he said to all Israel, “You shall be on one side, and I and Jonathan my son will be on the other side.” And the people said to Saul, “Do what seems good to you.” 41 Therefore Saul said, “O Lord God of Israel, why have you not answered your servant this day? And behold, vevery Philistine’s sword was against his fellow, and there was very great confusion. 1 Samuel 14 Jonathan Defeats the Philistines 1 One day Jonathan the son of Saul said to the young man who carried his armor, "Come, let us go over to the Philistine … yAnd the name of the commander of his army was Abner the son of Ner, zSaul’s uncle. 1 Samuel 14-15 English Standard Version (ESV) Jonathan Defeats the Philistines 14 One day Jonathan the son of Saul said to the young man who carried his armor, “Come, let us go over to the Philistine garrison on the other side.” But he did not tell his father. 7 and some Hebrews crossed the fords of the Jordan to the land of Gad and Gilead. 2 He had two wives. 19 Now uwhile Saul was talking to the priest, the tumult in the camp of the Philistines increased more and more. 16 Now therefore tstand still and see this great thing that the Lord will do before your eyes. 21 And David came to Saul tand entered his service. 23 [z] Exodus 14:30 So the Lord saved Israel that day. 45 Then the people said to Saul, “Shall Jonathan die, who has worked this great salvation in Israel? 49 wNow the sons of Saul were Jonathan, Ishvi, and Malchi-shua. 14 But now (A)your kingdom shall not continue. And the people were called out to join Saul at Gilgal. 46 Then Saul went up from pursuing the Philistines, and the Philistines went to their own place. 11 He said, y “These will be the ways of the king who will reign over you: z he will take your sons and appoint them to his chariots and to be his horsemen and to run before his chariots. 1 Samuel 14. vI will call upon the Lord, that he may send thunder and rain. 52 There was hard fighting against the Philistines all the days of Saul. 21 vBut the people took of the spoil, sheep and oxen, the best of the things devoted to destruction, to sacrifice to the Lord your God in Gilgal.” 22 bFor the Lord will not forsake his people, cfor his great name’s sake, because dit has pleased the Lord to make you a people for himself. But Samuel did not come to Gilgal, and the people were scattering from him. 43 Then Saul said to Jonathan, (AK)“Tell me what you have done.” And Jonathan told him, (AL)“I tasted a little honey with the tip of the staff that was in my hand. If you will fear the LORD and serve him and obey his voice and not rebel against the commandment of the LORD, and if both you and the king who reigns over you will follow the LORD your God, it will be well. 49 Now the sons of Saul were Jonathan, Ishvi, and Malchi-shua. Cross References Joshua 10:10 4 On the day when Elkanah sacrificed, # Deut. For now the defeat among the Philistines has not been great.”. 47 When Saul had taken the kingship over Israel, he fought against all his enemies on every side, against Moab, (AQ)against the Ammonites, against Edom, against the kings of (AR)Zobah, and against the Philistines. uYou have not kept the command of the Lord your God, with which he commanded you. And Samuel rose up and went to Ramah. aAnd he sold them into the hand of Sisera, commander of the army of Hazor,4 band into the hand of the Philistines, cand into the hand of the king of Moab. 52 There was hard fighting against the Philistines all the days of Saul. And Saul oblew the trumpet throughout all the land, saying, “Let the Hebrews hear.” 42 Then Saul said, (AJ)“Cast the lot between me and my son Jonathan.” And Jonathan was taken. 13 And Samuel came to Saul, and Saul said to him, q“Blessed be you to the Lord. 19 dNow there was no blacksmith to be found throughout all the land of Israel, for the Philistines said, “Lest the Hebrews make themselves swords or spears.” dFor you have rejected the word of the Lord, eand the Lord has rejected you from being king over Israel.” Bible > ESV > 1 Samuel 8 1 Samuel 8 English Standard Version: Par Israel Demands a King. 1 Samuel 14 - ESV: One day Jonathan the son of Saul said to the young man who carried his armor, "Come, let us go over to the Philistine garrison on the other side." [b] Behold, I am with you heart and soul.” 8 Then Jonathan said, “Behold, we will cross over to the men, and we will show ourselves to them. 17 So Saul said to his servants, “Provide for me a man who can play well and bring him to me.” For the Lord sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, cbut the Lord looks on the heart.” 9 If they say to us, ‘Wait until we come to you,’ then we will stand still in our place, and we will not go up to them. And the people did not know that Jonathan had gone. 1 Samuel 14 BSB Parallel ESV [BSB CSB ESV HCS KJV ISV NAS NET NIV NLT HEB] Berean Study Bible: English Standard Version: 1 One day Jonathan son of Saul said to the young man bearing his armor, “Come, let us cross over to the Philistine outpost on the other side.” But Jonathan did not tell his father. 6 When they came, he looked on aEliab and thought, “Surely the Lord’s anointed is before him.” 10:24; 11:14, 15 and have made a king over you. You’re already logged in with your Bible Gateway account. 29 Then Jonathan said, “My father has troubled the land. 11 Then Samuel said to Jesse, “Are all your sons here?” And he said, e“There remains yet the youngest,1 but behold, he is keeping the sheep.” And Samuel said to Jesse, f“Send and get him, for we will not sit down till he comes here.” 3 Jonathan defeated mthe garrison of the Philistines that was nat Geba, and the Philistines heard of it. 22 And Saul sent to Jesse, saying, “Let David remain in my service, for he has found favor in my sight.” 21 Now the Hebrews who had been with the Philistines before that time and who had gone up with them into the camp, (P)even they also turned to be with the Israelites who were with Saul and Jonathan. 11 And the Lord sent gJerubbaal hand Barak5 iand Jephthah and jSamuel and delivered you out of the hand of your enemies on every side, and you lived in safety. 1 Samuel 14:43 43 Then Saul said to Jonathan, o “Tell me what you have done.” And Jonathan told him, p “I tasted a little honey with the tip of the staff that was in my hand. 5 The one crag rose on the north in front of Michmash, and the other on the south in front of (H)Geba. But he did not tell his father. 10 But if they say, ‘Come up to us,’ then we will go up, for the Lord has given them into our hand. 7 But the Lord said to Samuel, b“Do not look on his appearance or on the height of his stature, because I have rejected him. 29 Then Jonathan said, “My father has troubled the land. But now fdeliver us out of the hand of our enemies, that we may serve you.’ Tools. 32 Then Samuel said, “Bring here to me Agag the king of the Amalekites.” And Agag came to him cheerfully.4 Agag said, “Surely the bitterness of death is past.” 32 The people (AA)pounced on the spoil and took sheep and oxen and calves and slaughtered them on the ground. And Samuel said to Jesse, “The Lord has not chosen these.” If Saul hears it, 33 And Samuel said, k“As your sword has made women childless, so shall your mother be childless among women.” And Samuel hacked Agag to pieces before the Lord lin Gilgal. The rest of the people went up after Saul to meet the army; they went up from Gilgal3 to xGibeah of Benjamin. tFill your horn with oil, and go. 14:11; 1 Kgs. 36 Then Saul said, “Let us go down after the Philistines by night and plunder them until the morning light; let us not leave a man of them.” And they said, “Do whatever seems good to you.” But (AE)the priest said, “Let us draw near to God here.” 37 And Saul inquired of God, “Shall I go down after the Philistines? Read 1 Samuel 14 from the ESV Bible online. 13 Then Jonathan climbed up on his hands and feet, and his armor-bearer after him. 3 Now this man used to go up # ver. 3 including jAhijah the son of Ahitub, kIchabod’s brother, son of Phinehas, son of Eli, the priest of the Lord lin Shiloh, mwearing an ephod. 12 And when you saw that kNahash the king of the Ammonites came against you, lyou said to me, ‘No, but a king shall reign over us,’ mwhen the Lord your God was your king. 1 # ch. See how my eyes have become bright because I tasted a little of this honey. 33 Then they told Saul, “Behold, the people are sinning against the Lord by eating (AC)with the blood.” And he said, “You have dealt treacherously; roll a great stone to me here.”[h] 34 And Saul said, “Disperse yourselves among the people and say to them, ‘Let every man bring his ox or his sheep and slaughter them here and eat, and do not sin against the Lord by eating with the blood.’” So every one of the people brought his ox with him that night and they slaughtered them there. 6 And Samuel said to the people, u“The Lord is witness,2 who appointed Moses and Aaron and brought your fathers up out of the land of Egypt. Starting your free trial of Bible Gateway Plus is easy. 10:30; Luke 12:7], [ch. 1 Samuel 14:14 And that first strike, which Jonathan and his armor-bearer made, killed about twenty men within as it were half a furrow's length in an acre of land. And you shall reign over the people of the Lord and you will save them from the hand of their surrounding enemies. 9 So Saul said, “Bring the burnt offering here to me, and the peace offerings.” And he offered the burnt offering. sWhose ox have I taken? Then David rose and went down to y the wilderness of Paran. 21 The man Elkanah and all his house went up to offer to the Lord the … 1 Samuel 12 1 Samuel 14 1 ... 1 Samuel 13:14 English Standard Version (ESV) 14 But now your kingdom shall not continue. 28 Then one of the people said, “Your father strictly charged the people with an oath, saying, ‘Cursed be the man who eats food this day.’” And the people were (W)faint. And Saul loved him greatly, and he became his armor-bearer. 1 Samuel 13:16 And Saul and Jonathan his son and the people who were present with them stayed in Geba of Benjamin, but the Philistines encamped in Michmash. Do as you wish. 4 Samuel did what the Lord commanded and came to Bethlehem. One company turned toward Ophrah, to the land of Shual; 1 Samuel 27. 2:8-10; 1 Chr. 1 Samuel 14:49 English Standard Version (ESV). It may be that the Lord will work for us, q for nothing can hinder the Lord from saving by many or by few.” 11 Samuel said, “What have you done?” And Saul said, “When I saw that the people were scattering from me, and that you did not come within the days appointed, and that the Philistines had mustered at Michmash, 8 And he took Agag the king of the Amalekites alive land devoted to destruction all the people with the edge of the sword. 1 Samuel 14:2 2 Saul was staying in the outskirts of Gibeah in the pomegranate cave 1 at h Migron. 21 And zdo not turn aside after aempty things that cannot profit or deliver, for they are empty. 27:17] walks before you, # ch. If Saul hears it, he will kill me.” And the Lord said, “Take a heifer with you and say, v‘I have come to sacrifice to the Lord.’ 1 Samuel 14:15-39 ESV. 1 Samuel 14:6 6 Jonathan said to the young man who carried his armor, “Come, let us go over to the garrison of these p uncircumcised. 15 But qif you will not obey the voice of the Lord, but rebel against the commandment of the Lord, then rthe hand of the Lord will be against you and syour king.6 1 Samuel 14 English Standard Version << 1 Samuel 13 | 1 Samuel 14 | 1 Samuel 15 >> 14 1 One day Jonathan the son of Saul said to the young man who carried his armor, "Come, let us go over to the Philistine garrison on the other side." 12 And Samuel said to all Israel, “Behold, I have obeyed nyour voice in all that you have said to me oand have made a king over you. 1 Samuel 1:14 ESV. But he did not tell his father. But Samuel did not come to Gilgal, and the people were scattering from him. 10 So Samuel told all the words of the L ord to the people who were asking for a king from him. 18 So Saul said to Ahijah, “Bring the ark of God here.” For the ark of God went at that time with the people6 of Israel. 38 And Saul said, “Come here, all you leaders of the people, and know and see how this sin has arisen today. 13 Then Samuel took ithe horn of oil jand anointed him in the midst of his brothers. 25 But if you still do wickedly, iyou shall be swept away, jboth you and your king.”. 1 Samuel 14 English Standard Version << 1 Samuel 13 | 1 Samuel 14 | 1 Samuel 15 >> 14 1 One day Jonathan the son of Saul said to the young man who carried his armor, "Come, let us go over to the Philistine garrison on the other side." 51 aKish was the father of Saul, and Ner the father of Abner was the son of aAbiel. So none of the people had tasted food. 31 So Samuel turned back after Saul, and Saul bowed before the Lord. 21 and the charge was two-thirds of a shekel5 for the plowshares and for the mattocks, and a third of a shekel6 for sharpening the axes and for setting the goads.7 14 One day Jonathan the son of Saul said to the young man who carried his armor, “Come, let us go over to the Philistine garrison on the other side.” But he did not tell his father. And behold, v every Philistine’s sword was against his fellow, and there was very great confusion. Chapter Parallel Compare. For consider hwhat great things he has done for you. 8 Then Jonathan said, “Behold, we will cross over to the men, and we will show ourselves to them. Far from it! But he did not tell his father. See how my eyes have become bright because I tasted a little of this honey. 2 Saul was staying in the outskirts of Gibeah in the pomegranate cave I have performed the commandment of the Lord.” And when Saul saw any strong man, or any valiant man, bhe attached him to himself. 15 And Samuel arose and went up from Gilgal. 2 And there was a man in z Maon whose business was in a Carmel. 2 The name of his firstborn son was Joel, and the name of his second, Abijah; they were judges in Beersheba. Or from whose hand have I taken a bribe to blind my eyes with it? 50 And the name of Saul's wife was Ahinoam the daughter of Ahimaaz. Related Commentaries for 1 Samuel 14. Saul was staying in the outskirts of Gibeah in the pomegranate cave at Migron. 12 And the men of the garrison hailed Jonathan and his armor-bearer and said, “Come up to us, and we will show you a thing.” And Jonathan said to his armor-bearer, “Come up after me, for the Lord has given them into the hand of Israel.” 17 And Samuel said, s“Though you are little in your own eyes, are you not the head of the tribes of Israel? 9 Then Jesse made dShammah pass by. 5 And Saul came to the city of Amalek and lay in wait in the valley. 8:33; 9:39]. 2 Saul was staying in the outskirts of Gibeah in the pomegranate cave at Migron. 25 u Now Samuel died. They took bribes and perverted justice. The Lord has sought out a man after his own heart, and the Lord has commanded him to be prince over his people, because you have not kept what the Lord commanded you.” Footnotes: 1 Samuel 13:14 Or leader; Cross references: 1 Samuel 13:14: ch. 5 The one crag rose on the north in front of Michmash, and the other on the south in front of oGeba. 40 Then he said to all Israel, “You shall be on one side, and I and Jonathan my son will be on the other side.” And the people said to Saul, “Do what seems good to you.” And the names of his two daughters were these: the name of the firstborn was (AU)Merab, and the name of the younger Michal. Now he was gruddy and had beautiful eyes and was handsome. 25 Now when all the people7 came to the forest, behold, there was honey on the ground. 20 And Saul said to Samuel, u“I have obeyed the voice of the Lord. 10 c Then Samuel took a flask of oil and poured it on his head d and kissed him and said, “ Has not the Lord anointed you to be prince 1 over e his people Israel? 20 Then Saul and all the people who were with him rallied and went into the battle. Red Letter. 1 Samuel 13; 1 Samuel 14 Bible / Bible ... English Standard Version / 1 Samuel 13; 1 Samuel 14; Share Tweet Save. And the Israelites were encamped by # Judg. w“Has the Lord as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. I have walked before you from my youth until this day. 50 And the name of Saul’s wife was Ahinoam the daughter of Ahimaaz. 2 The name of his firstborn son was Joel, and the name of his second, Abijah; they were judges in Beersheba. 1 # 24:1 Ch 24:2 in Hebrew # ch. 2 Saul was staying in the outskirts of Gibeah in the pomegranate cave at Migron. 31 They struck down the Philistines that day from (X)Michmash to (Y)Aijalon. So Saul was refreshed and was well, and the harmful spirit departed from him. The garrison and even sthe raiders trembled, the earth quaked, and it became a very great panic.4. Saul's Rash Vow 1 Samuel 14. 22 And Samuel said. And this shall be the sign to us.” 11 So both of them showed themselves to the garrison of the Philistines. 25 Now when all the people 1 came to the forest, behold, there was honey on the ground. 1 Samuel 13:1-14 - ESV: Saul was years old when he began to reign, and he reigned and two years over Israel. I will tell you what the Lord said to me this night.” And he said to him, “Speak.”. The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. 23:28 When Saul returned from following the Philistines, he was told, “Behold, David is in the wilderness of Engedi.” 2 Then Saul took # ch. 12 On that day I will fulfill against Eli l all that I have spoken concerning his house, from beginning to end. 30 How much better if the people had eaten freely today of the spoil of their enemies that they found. Related Commentaries for 1 Samuel 14. 1Sa 14:3 including Ahijah the son of Ahitub, Ichabod’s brother, son of Phinehas, son of Eli, the priest of the L ORD in Shiloh, wearing an ephod. And all Israel assembled v and mourned for him, and they buried him w in his house at x Ramah. But he did not tell his father. 49 Now the sons of Saul were Jonathan, Ishvi, and Malchi-shua. 41 Therefore Saul said, “O Lord God of Israel, why have you not answered your servant this day? 10 As soon as he had finished offering the burnt offering, behold, Samuel came. 14 lNow the Spirit of the Lord departed from Saul, mand a harmful spirit from the Lord tormented him. 39 For (AG)as the Lord lives who saves Israel, (AH)though it be in Jonathan my son, he shall surely die.” But there was not a man among all the people who answered him. Verse. Saul chose three thousand men of Israel. 1 Samuel 14 English Standard Version Jonathan Defeats the Philistines 1 One day Jonathan the son of Saul said to the young man who carried his armor, “Come, let us go over to the Philistine garrison on the other side.” But he did not tell his father. zConsecrate yourselves, and come with me to the sacrifice.” And he consecrated Jesse and his sons and invited them to the sacrifice. Here I am; I will die.” 44 And Saul said, (AM)“God do so to me and more also; (AN)you shall surely die, Jonathan.” 45 Then the people said to Saul, “Shall Jonathan die, who has worked this great salvation in Israel? 18 And the Lord sent you on a mission and said, ‘Go, devote to destruction the sinners, the Amalekites, and fight against them until they are consumed.’ and presumption is as iniquity and yidolatry. 36 Then Saul said, “Let us go down after the Philistines by night and plunder them until the morning light; let us not leave a man of them.” And they said, “Do whatever seems good to you.” But jthe priest said, “Let us draw near to God here.” And the battle passed beyond aBeth-aven. It may be that the Lord will work for us, qfor nothing can hinder the Lord from saving by many or by few.” One day Jonathan the son of Saul said to the young man who carried his armor, “Come, let us go over to the Philistine garrison on the other side.” But he did not tell his father. 7:1 the spring that is in # Josh. Cross References 1 Samuel 14:15 And there was a panic in the camp, in the field, and among all the people. 31:2; 2 Sam. 21; Ex. 16 Then Samuel said to Saul, “Stop! And Saul numbered the people who were present with him, yabout six hundred men. 7:16-18; Acts 1:24-26], 2 Sam. 1 Samuel 14:16 English Standard Version << 1 Samuel 13 | 1 Samuel 14 | 1 Samuel 15 >> 16 And the watchmen of Saul in Gibeah of Benjamin looked, and behold, the multitude was dispersing here and there. But he told not his father. 2 Saul was staying in the outskirts of Gibeah in the pomegranate cave at Migron. 24 gOnly fear the Lord and serve him faithfully with all your heart. 3 And invite Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will show you what you shall do. 6 When the men of Israel saw that they were in trouble (for the people were hard pressed), the people hid themselves rin caves and in holes and in rocks and in tombs and in cisterns, Or whom have I defrauded? Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. 39 For las the Lord lives who saves Israel, mthough it be in Jonathan my son, he shall surely die.” But there was not a man among all the people who answered him. 24 And the men of Israel had been hard pressed that day, bso Saul had laid an oath on the people, saying, “Cursed be the man who eats food until it is evening and I am avenged on my enemies.” So none of the people had tasted food. And he said, “Neither has the Lord chosen this one.” 1 Samuel 14 Jonathan Defeats the Philistines 1 One day Jonathan the son of Saul said to the young man who carried his armor, “Come, let us go over to the Philistine garrison on the other side.” But he did not tell his father. 8 Then Jesse called dAbinadab and made him pass before Samuel. 44 And Saul said, q“God do so to me and more also; ryou shall surely die, Jonathan.” 14 And that first strike, which Jonathan and his armor-bearer made, killed about twenty men within as it were half a furrow’s length in an acre3 of land. 1 Samuel The Birth of Samuel. 28 Then one of the people said, “Your father strictly charged the people with an oath, saying, ‘Cursed be the man who eats food this day.’” And the people were dfaint. 9 But zthey forgot the Lord their God. David and Abigail. For now the defeat among the Philistines has not been great.”. The Lord has sought out a man after his own heart, and the Lord has commanded him to be prince over his people, because you have not kept what the Lord commanded you.” Footnotes: 1 Samuel 13:14 Or leader; Cross references: 1 Samuel 13:14: ch. The garrison and even the raiders trembled, the earth quaked, and it became a very great panic. 12:17, 18; 16:11; [Neh. 35 And Saul (AD)built an altar to the Lord; it was the first altar that he built to the Lord. 1 Samuel 13:8-14 English Standard Version (ESV) Saul's Unlawful Sacrifice. 8:1, 5 and I am old and gray; and behold, my sons are with you. 11 n“I regret3 that I have made Saul king, for he has turned back from following me and ohas not performed my commandments.” And Samuel was angry, and he cried to the Lord all night. 23 And uwhenever the harmful spirit from God was upon Saul, David took the lyre oand played it with his hand. If this guilt is in me or in Jonathan my son, O Lord, God of Israel, give Urim. And this shall be the sign to us.” If this guilt is in me or in Jonathan my son, O Lord, God of Israel, give Urim. 1 Samuel 14:1–52 ESV - One day Jonathan the… | Biblia Jonathan Defeats the Philistines 14 One day Jonathan the son of Saul said to the young man who carried his armor, “Come, let us go over to the Philistine garrison on the other side.” 46 Then Saul went up from pursuing the Philistines, and the Philistines went to their own place. 12 I said, ‘Now the Philistines will come down against me at Gilgal, and I have not sought the favor of the Lord.’ So I forced myself, and offered the burnt offering.” 38 And Saul said, “Come here, all you leaders of the people, and know and see how this sin has arisen today. 2 Saul was staying in the outskirts of Gibeah in the pomegranate cave1 at hMigron. Whom have I oppressed? 7 iAnd Saul defeated the Amalekites from jHavilah as far as kShur, which is east of Egypt. The people who were with him were about i six hundred men, Read more Share Copy Show footnotes A service of Faithlife / Logos Bible Software. 22 Likewise, when all the men of Israel [x] 1 Samuel 14:11; 1 Samuel 13:6 who had hidden themselves [y] See Joshua 24:33 in the hill country of Ephraim heard that the Philistines were fleeing, they too followed hard after them in the battle. 25 Now when all the people 1 came to the forest, behold, there was honey on the ground. 22 Now Eli was very old, and he kept hearing all that his sons were doing to … Wherever he turned he routed them. 17 Then Saul said to the people who were with him, “Count and see who has gone from us.” And when they had counted, behold, Jonathan and his armor-bearer were not there. kAnd the Spirit of the Lord rushed upon David from that day forward. And the Philistines said, “Look, Hebrews are coming (K)out of the holes where they have hidden themselves.” 12 And the men of the garrison hailed Jonathan and his armor-bearer and said, “Come up to us, and we will show you a thing.” And Jonathan said to his armor-bearer, “Come up after me, for the Lord has given them into the hand of Israel.” 13 Then Jonathan climbed up on his hands and feet, and his armor-bearer after him. Two thousand were with Saul in Michmash and the hill country of Bethel, and a thousand were with … Bible > ESV > 1 Samuel 14 1 Samuel 14 English Standard Version: Par Jonathan Defeats the Philistines. 13:3 the lords of the Philistines were passing on by hundreds and by thousands, and David and his men were passing on in the rear # ch. 14 But now vyour kingdom shall not continue. Eli Rebukes His Sons. (1-3) Jonathan’s proposal. Bible > ESV > 1 Samuel 1 1 Samuel 1 English Standard Version: Par The Birth of Samuel. Now it happened one day that Jonathan the son of Saul said to the young man who bore his armor, “Come, let us go over to the Philistines’ garrison that is on the other side.” But he did not tell his father. 13 And Samuel said to Saul, t“You have done foolishly. English Standard Version (ESV), [ch. 17 And araiders came out of the camp of the Philistines in three companies. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. 23 [z] Exodus 14:30 So the Lord saved Israel that day. Listen to the Bible. 10 But if they say, ‘Come up to us,’ then we will go up, for the Lord has given them into our hand. 22 Likewise, when all the men of Israel (Q)who had hidden themselves (R)in the hill country of Ephraim heard that the Philistines were fleeing, they too followed hard after them in the battle. 22 So on the day of the battle ethere was neither sword nor spear found in the hand of any of the people with Saul and Jonathan, but Saul and Jonathan his son had them. 2 He had two wives. 2 Saul chose three thousand men of Israel. 14 And Samuel said, “What then is this bleating of the sheep in my ears and the lowing of the oxen that I hear?” 22 Likewise, when all the men of Israel xwho had hidden themselves yin the hill country of Ephraim heard that the Philistines were fleeing, they too followed hard after them in the battle. 22 Likewise, when all the men of Israel [x] 1 Samuel 14:11; 1 Samuel 13:6 who had hidden themselves [y] See Joshua 24:33 in the hill country of Ephraim heard that the Philistines were fleeing, they too followed hard after them in the battle. And the people were very (Z)faint. Jonathan defeated 3the garrison of the Philistines that was 4at Geba, and the Philistines heard of … 1 Samuel 14:49 English Standard Version (ESV). And the Lord said, h“Arise, anoint him, for this is he.” The elders of the city xcame to meet him trembling and said, y“Do you come peaceably?” 8:20; Num. 23  For rebellion is as the sin of divination. Saul's Rash Vow 1 Samuel 14. 16:16; [Luke 2:41] year by year from his city # See Deut. 12 And Samuel rose early to meet Saul in the morning. 1 Samuel 14 – Victory Over the Philistines A. Jonathan’s adventure in faith. 18 another company turned toward bBeth-horon; and another company turned toward the border that looks down on the Valley of cZeboim toward the wilderness. 27 But Jonathan had not heard his father charge the people with the oath, (V)so he put out the tip of the staff that was in his hand and dipped it in the honeycomb and put his hand to his mouth, and his eyes became bright. 12 And Samuel said to all Israel, “Behold, I have obeyed n your voice in all that you have said to me o and have made a king over you. Bible > ESV > 1 Samuel 16 1 Samuel 16 English Standard Version: Par David Anointed King. And Eli said to her, “How long will you go on being drunk? 6 Jonathan said to the young man who carried his armor, “Come, let us go over to the garrison of these puncircumcised. 1 And Samuel said to all Israel, “Behold, I have obeyed # ch. 1 When Samuel became old, he made his sons judges over Israel. 27 fAs Samuel turned to go away, Saul seized the skirt of his robe, and it tore. 14 One day Jonathan the son of Saul said to the young man who carried his armor, “Come, let us go over to the Philistine garrison on the other side.” But he did not tell his father. The name of the one was Hannah, and the name of the other, Peninnah. It may be that the Lord will work for us, q for nothing can hinder the Lord from saving by many or by few.” 8 He waited seven days, the time appointed by Samuel. The garrison and even (L)the raiders trembled, the earth quaked, and it became a very great panic.[d]. 24 Saul said to Samuel, b“I have sinned, for I have transgressed the commandment of the Lord and your words, because I feared the people and obeyed their voice. Testify against me1 and I will restore it to you.” 20 sAnd Jesse took a donkey laden with bread and a skin of wine and a young goat and sent them by David his son to Saul. Do not spare them, fbut kill both man and woman, child and infant, ox and sheep, camel and donkey.’”. Because zyou have rejected the word of the Lord, ahe has also rejected you from being king.”. And the Philistines said, “Look, Hebrews are coming rout of the holes where they have hidden themselves.” Saul was still at Gilgal, and all the people followed him trembling. 4 Within nthe passes, by which Jonathan sought to go over to the Philistine garrison, there was a rocky crag on the one side and a rocky crag on the other side. 4:1; Josh. The Lord has sought out a man wafter his own heart, and the Lord has commanded him to be prince2 over his people, because you have not kept what the Lord commanded you.” Saul was staying in the outskirts of Gibeah in the pomegranate cave at Migron. 1 Samuel 14:5 The one crag rose on the north in front of Michmash, and the other on the south in front of Geba. Samuel Given to the Lord. 34 And Saul said, “Disperse yourselves among the people and say to them, ‘Let every man bring his ox or his sheep and slaughter them here and eat, and do not sin against the Lord by eating with the blood.’” So every one of the people brought his ox with him that night and they slaughtered them there. 8 vWhen Jacob went into Egypt, and the Egyptians oppressed them,3 wthen your fathers cried out to the Lord and xthe Lord sent Moses and Aaron, ywho brought your fathers out of Egypt and made them dwell in this place. 2 Saul was staying in the outskirts of Gibeah in the pomegranate cave [1] at Migron. Cross References 1 Samuel 14:15 And there was a panic in the camp, in the field, and among all the people. hFor you showed kindness to all the people of Israel when they came up out of Egypt.” So the Kenites departed from among the Amalekites. 30 How much better if the people had eaten freely today of the spoil of their enemies that they found. ? 29 And also the Glory of Israel hwill not lie or have regret, for he is not a man, that he should have regret.” 26 And when the people entered the forest, behold, the honey was dropping, but no one put his hand to his mouth, for the people feared the oath. 31 They struck down the Philistines that day from eMichmash to fAijalon. And when Saul saw any strong man, or any valiant man, (AZ)he attached him to himself. Will you give them into the hand of Israel?” (AF)But he did not answer him that day. 33 Then they told Saul, “Behold, the people are sinning against the Lord by eating hwith the blood.” And he said, “You have dealt treacherously; roll a great stone to me here.”8 All that was despised and worthless they devoted to destruction. 10 And Jesse made seven of his sons pass before Samuel. Fill your horn with oil, and go. Chapter Parallel Compare. 1 Samuel 14:1-14 ESV. 18 One of the young men answered, “Behold, I have seen a son of Jesse the Bethlehemite, who is skillful in playing, pa man of valor, a man of war, prudent in speech, and a man of good presence, qand the Lord is with him.” 13 Saul lived for one year and then became king, and when he had reigned for two years over Israel,1 And the names of his two daughters were these: the name of the firstborn was Merab, and the name of the younger Michal. 19 And all the people said to Samuel, y“Pray for your servants to the Lord your God, that we may not die, for we have added to all our sins this evil, to ask for ourselves a king.” 1 The Lord said to Samuel, “How long will you grieve over Saul, since I have rejected him from being king over Israel? 9 So Saul said, “Bring the burnt offering here to me, and the peace offerings.” And he offered the burnt offering. 1 Samuel 13:16 And Saul and Jonathan his son and the people who were present with them stayed in Geba of Benjamin, but the Philistines encamped in Michmash. The garrison and even the raiders trembled, the earth quaked, and it became a very great panic. 24 And the men of Israel had been hard pressed that day, b so Saul had laid an oath on the people, saying, "Cursed be the man who eats food until it is evening and I am avenged on my enemies." I have brought Agag the king of Amalek, and I have devoted the Amalekites to destruction. 8 He waited seven days, the time appointed by Samuel. I have walked before you from my youth until this day. 13 And now nbehold the king whom you have chosen, for whom you have asked; behold, othe Lord has set a king over you. It may be that the Lord will work for us, (J)for nothing can hinder the Lord from saving by many or by few.” 7 And his armor-bearer said to him, “Do all that is in your heart. They came up and encamped in Michmash, to the east of qBeth-aven. 15 And Saul’s servants said to him, “Behold now, a harmful spirit from God is tormenting you. 14 One day Jonathan the son of Saul said to the young man who carried his armor, “Come, let us go over to the Philistine garrison on the other side.” But he did not tell his father. The name of the one was Hannah, and the name of the other, Peninnah. 15 And Samuel said to Saul, c“The Lord sent me to anoint you king over his people Israel; now therefore listen to the words of the Lord. The Death of Samuel. 12:5-7 to worship and to sacrifice to the Lord of hosts # [Josh. 5 And the Philistines mustered to fight with Israel, thirty thousand chariots and six thousand horsemen and troops plike the sand on the seashore in multitude. 16 The Lord said to Samuel, r“How long will you grieve over Saul, since sI have rejected him from being king over Israel? 49 (AT)Now the sons of Saul were Jonathan, Ishvi, and Malchi-shua. 2 Saul chose three thousand men of Israel. So Saul said to the priest, “Withdraw your hand.” 20 Then Saul and all the people who were with him rallied and went into the battle. Subscribe to a study package to unlock the ESV Study Bible, the interactive Knowing the Bible study series, the Preaching the Word commentary series, and more. 10:20, 21; Josh. And you shall know and see that wyour wickedness is great, which you have done in the sight of the Lord, in asking for yourselves a king.” 10 dAnd they cried out to the Lord and said, ‘We have sinned, because we have forsaken the Lord eand have served the Baals and the Ashtaroth. And the people ate them hwith the blood. 32 The people gpounced on the spoil and took sheep and oxen and calves and slaughtered them on the ground. 1 Samuel 14:1 Jonathan Defeats the Philistines. 10 The word of the Lord came to Samuel: 10:20, 21; Josh. Sign up for an account to try it FREE for 30 days. And the names of his two daughters were these: the name of the firstborn was xMerab, and the name of the younger Michal. And the people ate them (AB)with the blood. 1 Samuel 13. 27 But Jonathan had not heard his father charge the people with the oath, cso he put out the tip of the staff that was in his hand and dipped it in the honeycomb and put his hand to his mouth, and his eyes became bright. 1 Samuel 14:6 6 Jonathan said to the young man who carried his armor, “Come, let us go over to the garrison of these p uncircumcised. 3 Here I am; testify against me before the Lord and before rhis anointed. 18:1] at Shiloh, where the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, were priests of the Lord. 42 Then Saul said, n“Cast the lot between me and my son Jonathan.” And Jonathan was taken. 2 Saul was staying in the outskirts of Gibeah in the pomegranate cave[a] at (A)Migron. 1 Samuel 14:1 One day Jonathan the son of Saul said to the young man who carried his armor, "Come, let us go over to the Philistine garrison on the other side." 19 Now (N)while Saul was talking to the priest, the tumult in the camp of the Philistines increased more and more. 6 Jonathan said to the young man who carried his armor, “Come, let us go over to the garrison of these (I)uncircumcised. 24 And the men of Israel had been hard pressed that day, (U)so Saul had laid an oath on the people, saying, “Cursed be the man who eats food until it is evening and I am avenged on my enemies.” So none of the people had tasted food. The Lordhas sought out a man (B)after his own heart, and the Lordhas commanded him to be prince[a]over his people, because you have not kept what the Lordcommanded you.” Far from it! So Saul said to the priest, “Withdraw your hand.” Do as you wish.2 Behold, I am with you heart and soul.” And it was told Samuel, “Saul came to pCarmel, and behold, he set up a monument for himself and turned and passed on and went down to Gilgal.” 1:52; Luke 21:18; Acts 27:34; [Matt. (AO)As the Lord lives, (AP)there shall not one hair of his head fall to the ground, for he has worked with God this day.” So the people ransomed Jonathan, so that he did not die. ” And Samuel said, “Speak, for your servant hears.” 11 Then the L ord said to Samuel, “Behold, I am about to do a thing in Israel k at which the two ears of everyone who hears it will tingle. The garrison and even the raiders trembled, the earth quaked, and it became a very great panic. 16 And the watchmen of Saul in Gibeah of Benjamin looked, and behold, the multitude (M)was dispersing here and there. 23 (S)So the Lord saved Israel that day. 1 Samuel - Chapter 14 (ESV) Font Size + -Jonathan Defeats the Philistines. 4 Within (G)the passes, by which Jonathan sought to go over to the Philistine garrison, there was a rocky crag on the one side and a rocky crag on the other side. Cancel any time. Read verse in English Standard Version [e] 17 Then Saul said to the people who were with him, “Count and see who has gone from us.” And when they had counted, behold, Jonathan and his armor-bearer were not there. 23 And fthe garrison of the Philistines went out to the gpass of hMichmash. 4 They said, “You have not defrauded us or oppressed us or taken anything from any man’s hand.” qAnd the Lord regretted that he had made Saul king over Israel. 37 And Saul inquired of God, “Shall I go down after the Philistines? 2 And Samuel said, “How can I go? 12:18 Aphek. 1 There was a certain man of Ramathaim-zophim of the hill country of Ephraim whose name was Elkanah the son of Jeroham, son of Elihu, son of Tohu, son of Zuph, an Ephrathite. But if this guilt is in your people Israel, give Thummim.”9 nAnd Jonathan and Saul were taken, but the people escaped. 25 Now therefore, please pardon my sin and creturn with me that I may bow before the Lord.” 1 Samuel 12 1 Samuel 14 1 ... 1 Samuel 13:14 English Standard Version (ESV) 14 But now your kingdom shall not continue. 20 And Samuel said to the people, “Do not be afraid; you have done all this evil. 18 So Samuel called upon the Lord, and the Lord sent thunder and rain that day, xand all the people greatly feared the Lord and Samuel. Yet zdo not turn aside from following the Lord, but serve the Lord with all your heart. wAnd you shall anoint for me him whom I declare to you.” 2 As # Josh. (AV)And the name of the commander of his army was Abner the son of Ner, (AW)Saul's uncle. 1 Samuel 14:20 20 Then Saul and all the people who were with him rallied and went into the battle. 1 Saul was years old when he began to reign, and he reigned and two years over Israel. So none of the people had tasted food. Bible > ESV > 1 Samuel 8 1 Samuel 8 English Standard Version: Par Israel Demands a King. I will send you to Jesse the Bethlehemite, for I have provided for myself a king among his sons.” 2 And Samuel said, “How can I go? And the people did not know that Jonathan had gone. And they fought against them. 19 Therefore Saul sent messengers to Jesse and said, “Send me David your son, rwho is with the sheep.” tWhy did you pounce on the spoil and do what was evil in the sight of the Lord?” 17 uIs it not wheat harvest today? I have gone on the mission on which the Lord sent me. And they fell before Jonathan, and his armor-bearer killed them after him. 9 mBut Saul and the people spared Agag and the best of the sheep and of the oxen and of the fattened calves2 and the lambs, and all that was good, and would not utterly destroy them. 15:28; 1 Samuel 13:14… 28 And Samuel said to him, g“The Lord has torn the kingdom of Israel from you this day and has given it to a neighbor of yours, who is better than you. 5 And he said, “Peaceably; I have come to sacrifice to the Lord. But he did not tell his father. 48 And he did valiantly vand struck the Amalekites and delivered Israel out of the hands of those who plundered them. Paragraph. The Lord anointed you king over Israel. Cross References Joshua 10:10 Here I am; I will die.” 7 And his armor-bearer said to him, “Do all that is in your heart. 1 Samuel 1 English Standard Version The Birth of Samuel 1 There was a certain man of Ramathaim-zophim of the hill country of Ephraim whose name was Elkanah the son of Jeroham, son of Elihu, son of Tohu, son of Zuph, an Ephrathite. And there was a panic in the camp, in the field, and among all the people. 1 One day Jonathan the son of Saul said to the young man who carried his armor, “Come, let us go over to the Philistine garrison on the other side.” But he did not tell his father. 26:2 three thousand chosen men out of all Israel and went to seek David and his men in front of the Wildgoats’ Rocks.