The vivid detail marks the account of one familiar with the spot. 2. So Saul . They are the only rocks of the kind in this vicinity; and the top of the crag towards Michmash was occupied as the post of the Philistines. With him were about six hundred men, 3 among whom was Ahijah, who was wearing an ephod. The Septuagint version is preferable; which, by a slight variation of the text, reads, "the ephod"; that is, the priestly cape, which the high priest put on when consulting the oracle. It passed over the forest, now destroyed, on the central ridge of Palestine, then over to the other side from the eastern pass of Michmash ( 1 Samuel 14:31 ), to the western pass of Aijalon, through which they escaped into their own plains. Sounds simple enough. 14:2-3). He told not his father, lest he should hinder him in so improbable an enterprise. 2 Saul was staying on the outskirts of Gibeah under a pomegranate tree in Migron. The word rendered "garrison" is different from that of 1 Samuel 13:23, 14:1, and signifies, literally, something erected; probably a pillar or flagstaff, indicative of Philistine ascendency. Proud member Jonathan sought to go over unto the Philistines' garrison--a distance of about three miles running between two jagged points; Hebrew, "teeth of the cliff." Are you posting spam? Samuel told the people to serve God and avoid going after vain things and that God will not forsake His people, if they serve Him, because of His great name’s sake. Copyright © 2020, Bible Study Tools. 9, 10. if they say, Come up unto us; then we will go up: for the Lord hath delivered them into our hand--When Jonathan appears here to prescribe a sign or token of God's will, we may infer that the same spirit which inspired this enterprise suggested the means of its execution, and put into his heart what to ask of God. 1 Samuel 14:1-14 . Nor was it necessary he should inform him of it, because he had a commission from his father to fight when he saw occasion, as he had done without his father’s privity, 1 Samuel 13:3 . 1. By laying the animal's head on the high stone, the blood oozed out on the ground, and sufficient evidence was afforded that the ox or sheep was dead before it was attempted to eat it. The author interrupted these words of Jonathan to describe the overall situation and scene of the event to be related. Godly leaders trust in God even when the odds are stacked against them (14:1;6 cf. Faint and famishing, the pursuers fell voraciously upon the cattle they had taken, and threw them on the ground to cut off their flesh and eat them raw, so that the army, by Saul's rashness, were defiled by eating blood, or living animals; probably, as the Abyssinians do, who cut a part of the animal's rump, but close the hide upon it, and nothing mortal follows from that wound. Godly leaders evidence a relationship with God, which motivates others to follow and seek God (14:7 cf. What do you think of my summary? The Hebrew word translated "troubled" (1 Samuel 14:29, "akar) is the same one from which "Achan" and "Achor" come ( Joshua 7:25-26). Meanwhile, God removes His blessing from Saul, and an evil spirit begins goading Saul toward madness (16:14). 14. 20-22. 1 Samuel 14 Samuel’s Farewell Address 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 . CHAPTER 14. Godly leaders trust in God even when the odds are stacked against them (14:1;6 cf. The feat was begun and achieved by the faith of Jonathan, and the issue was of God. Saul perceiving that the opportunity was inviting, and that God appeared to have sufficiently declared in favor of His people, requested the priest to cease, that they might immediately join in the contest. looked--The wild disorder in the enemies' camp was described and the noise of dismay heard on the heights of Gibeah. A summary of 1 Samuel 14 from @biblesummary. 1 Samuel 14:1-14.JONATHAN MIRACULOUSLY SMITES THE PHILISTINES' GARRISON. Saul, not Jonathan, had troubled Israel, as Achan had, by his foolish command ( 1 Samuel 14:24). Withdraw thine hand--The priest, invested with the ephod, prayed with raised and extended hands. As 2 Samuel begins, the dust is settling after the big battle between Saul and the Philistines. "It begins in the neighborhood of Betin (Beth-el) and El-Bireh (Beetroth), and as it breaks through the ridge below these places, its sides form precipitous walls. 2 And now , behold , the king p walks before you , q and I am old and gray ; and behold , my sons are with you . 16. the watchmen of Saul . 1 Samuel 14 – Victory Over the Philistines A. Jonathan’s adventure in faith. 14 1 One day Jonathan son of Saul said to his young armor-bearer, “Come, let’s go over to the Philistine outpost on the other side.” But he did not tell his father. Samuel anoints Jesse’s youngest son, David, a shepherd, as king, and God gives divine power to David. More books related to 1 Samuel. Here are 14 from chapter 14. Up until this point in biblical history, the Israelites have not had a king. CHAPTER 14. 2 Saul was staying on the outskirts of Gibeah under a pomegranate tree in Migron. 11. The Books of Samuel. “Absalom” was the spoiled, impatient, overly ambitious son of David, who tried to forcibly seize the kingship from his father. Saul hunts David out of jealousy (1 Sa 21–31). David is anointed king, defeats Goliath, befriends Jonathan, flees from Saul, Saul and his sons die in battle (1 Samuel 16:1-31:13.) Aijalon ( 1 Samuel 14:31) stood about17 miles west of Michmash. (8-14) The policy of the Philistines. Bozez--("shining") from the aspect of the chalky rock. 14. Article Images Copyright © 2020 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. ; or, as we should say, And it happened one day that Jonathan. "Bees in the East are not, as in England, kept in hives; they are all in a wild state. Samuel tells him he is doomed to lose the monarchy. (I Samuel 14:1-15) 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. 18. Summary 1 Samuel 13: In response to Saul’s offensive, the Philistines prepare to attack Israel. David begins his rise to courtly status as a harp-player for Saul during the king’s emotional unrest. 1. Saul made an oath that no one should eat but Jonathan was spared. Israel demands a king: Saul (1 Sa 8–15). Seneh--("the thorn") probably from a solitary acacia on its top. 3. Saul assembles an army and offers a sacrifice before Samuel arrives. Compiled & Edited by BST & Crosswalk Staff, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Saul had adjured the people--Afraid lest so precious an opportunity of effectually humbling the Philistine power might be lost, the impetuous king laid an anathema on any one who should taste food until the evening. The action, viewed in itself, was rash and contrary to all established rules of military discipline, which do not permit soldiers to fight or to undertake any enterprise that may involve important consequences without the order of the generals. 14 Leadership Lessons from 1 Samuel 14. 47, 48. Commentary on 1 Samuel 14:16-23. Every chapter of the Bible in 140 characters or less. Saul's son Jonathan went against the Philistines and routed them. David's down in the dumps over the deaths of Saul and Jonathan, lamenting and writing a pretty catchy (if sad) song about it. Samuel Prayed for Israel. I summarised the Bible on Twitter between Aug 2010 and Nov 2013 - one tweet per chapter, one chapter per day. Ezra was a priest in the southern kingdom who lived in Jerusalem (Ezra 7:11). Summary 1 Samuel 14: Jonathan leaves the camp and kills twenty Philistine soldiers. 11 retweets. And hence no attempt was made to hinder their ascent, or stone them. Verse 1. The *prophets also wrote accounts of events. 1 Samuel 8:21 - And Samuel heard all the words of the people, and he rehearsed them in the ears of the LORD. 2 Samuel 1:18; 1 Kings 11:41; 14:19, 29; 1 Chronicles 27:24; 29:29 all refer to these writers and their books. Saul assembles an army and offers a sacrifice before Samuel arrives. And Saul sought him every day, but God delivered him not into his hand." Posted on 14 Apr 2011 to 18,567 followers, with 14, 15. that first slaughter, which Jonathan and his armour-bearer made, was about twenty men, within as it were an half acre of land, which a yoke of oxen might plow--This was a very ancient mode of measurement, and it still subsists in the East. After Saul mucks up with the Philistines a few time… Tired of not being able to complain about what a lousy job their king is doing, Samuel (after some anointing by God) sets out to enlist a king for Israel. JONATHAN MIRACULOUSLY SMITES THE PHILISTINES' GARRISON. The @biblesummary account peaked at over 30,000 followers, and was featured in the news all over the world. Samuel-1 tells the story of three significant men in Israel’s history, Samuel, Saul and David. This rash and foolish denunciation distressed the people, by preventing them taking such refreshments as they might get on the march, and materially hindered the successful attainment of his own patriotic object. So the Lord saved Israel that day: and the battle passed over unto Beth-aven--that is, "Beth-el." 6. it may be that the Lord will work for us--This expression did not imply a doubt; it signified simply that the object he aimed at was not in his own power--but it depended upon God--and that he expected success neither from his own strength nor his own merit. Though named after its main character, the prophet Samuel, the book does not claim an author. 14:26;40). The success of the adventure was aided by a panic that struck the enemy, produced both by the sudden surprise and the shock of an earthquake. How would you summarise it? The Greek translation of the Bible, the Septuagint, was the first version to divide the material into two parts. After being raised by the priest Eli in temple, Samuel becomes God's number one prophet. . The book does not claim an author, but tradition says that the author was Ezra. Summary 1 Samuel 14: Jonathan leaves the camp and kills twenty Philistine soldiers. 31-34. the people were very faint. Commentary on 1 Samuel 14:24-35 (Read 1 Samuel 14:24-35) Saul's severe order was very unwise; if it gained time, it lost strength for the pursuit. (1-3) Jonathan’s proposal. 17-19. The writing style is very similar to Ezra, who wrote the book bearing his name. . This fits with the fact that Ezra was a priest. Plus, it really does please God to make Israel His people and they should joy in this. God reproves Samuel for mourning Saul, but tells him to go to Bethlehem to a man named Jesse. Please enter your email address associated with your Salem All-Pass account, then click Continue. "Under the pomegranate tree" (1 Samuel 14:2). 1. the Philistines' garrison--"the standing camp" ( 1 Samuel 13:23 , Margin) "in the passage of Michmash" ( 1 Samuel 13:16 ), now Wady Es-Suweinit. 1 Samuel 8:19 - Nevertheless the people refused to obey the voice of Samuel; and they said, Nay; but we will have a king over us; 1 Samuel 8:20 - That we also may be like all the nations; and that our king may judge us, and go out before us, and fight our battles. ... (16:14). 2. (Read 1 Samuel 14:16-23) The Philistines were, by the power of God, set against one another. Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Because you have rejected the word of the Lord, he has also rejected you from being king. Pulpit Commentary. . 14:26;40). "Let us go over to the Philistine garrison" (1 Samuel 14:1). 2 Saul was staying on the outskirts of Gibeah under a pomegranate tree in Migron. It deals with the transition from the period of judges ruling in Israel to the time of kings. The book starts with the miraculous birth of Samuel in answer to his mother’s earnest prayer. The invasion of the Philistines. The book of 1 Samuel records a major change from the time of the judges to *Israel’s first king. This act, motivated by vanity and pride, led to his tragic death. 14 Leadership Lessons from 1 Samuel 14. Samuel meets with Saul (1 … . 45. the people rescued Jonathan, that he died not--When Saul became aware of Jonathan's transgression in regard to the honey, albeit it was done in ignorance and involved no guilt, he was, like Jephthah [ Judges 11:31 Judges 11:35 ], about to put his son to death, in conformity with his vow [ 1 Samuel 14:44 ]. 4. between the passages--that is, the deep and great ravine of Suweinit. 15 But David went and returned from Saul to feed his father’s sheep at Bethlehem. 2. . Literally, "And there was a day, and Jonathan," etc. Jonathan's words are resumed in 1 Samuel 14:6. Find out about the project here, or feel free to get in contact. Here are 14 from chapter 14. Summary of '2 Samuel 12:1–14' by Warren Camp titled 'Nathan Rebukes David' is a great forgiveness lesson. As a result of Saul’s rebellion, God chooses another to take Saul’s place. 1-samuel 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. Brief Summary: The book of 1 Samuel can be neatly divided into two sections: the life of Samuel (chapters 1-12) and the life of Saul (chapters 13-31). Samuel tells him he is doomed to lose the monarchy. 19. 14 And David was the youngest: and the three eldest followed Saul. God raises up David to be king of Israel (1 Sa 16–20). Carole 5 Sep 2016, 18:10. God withdraws his power from Saul, cursing Saul with psychological distress in the form of an “evil spirit” (16:14). 16 And the Philistine drew near morning and evening, and presented himself forty days. Summary 1 Samuel 13: In response to Saul’s offensive, the Philistines prepare to attack Israel. On the right, about a quarter of an acre below, it again breaks off, and passes between high perpendicular precipices" [ROBINSON]. Summary The First Book of Samuel Summary The First Book of Samuel. And the people flew upon the spoil--at evening, when the time fixed by Saul had expired. 23. He chooses a man named Saul, and it turns out he chose… poorly. The book of 2 nd Samuel is a Narration of David as he becomes the King of Israel and the time during his reign, yet it also includes two psalms in hymns of praise in the final chapters. 1 Samuel 14. Ver. "It begins in the neighborhood of Betin (Beth-el) and El-Bireh (Beetroth), and as it breaks through the ridge below these places, its sides form precipitous walls. God has chosen one of Jesse’s sons to replace Saul. The season for consultation was past--the time for prompt action was come. Salem Media Group. Behold, the Hebrews come forth out of the holes--As it could not occur to the sentries that two men had come with hostile designs, it was a natural conclusion that they were Israelite deserters. 24. Godly leaders evidence a relationship with God, which motivates others to follow and seek God (14:7 cf. David’s famous defeat of Goliath makes him a popular, famous figure in Israel. 1. the Philistines' garrison--"the standing camp" ( 1 Samuel 13:23, Margin) "in the passage of Michmash" ( 1 Samuel 13:16), now Wady Es-Suweinit. 1 Samuel 14:6 resumes the thread of the narrative by a repetition of Jonathan’s words. 1 One day Jonathan son of Saul said to his young armor-bearer, “Come, let’s go over to the Philistine outpost on the other side.” But he did not tell his father. 1 Samuel 8:19 - Nevertheless the people refused to obey the voice of Samuel; and they said, Nay; but we will have a king over us; 1 Samuel 8:20 - That we also may be like all the nations; and that our king may judge us, and go out before us, and fight our battles. 1 Samuel 14:1-14.JONATHAN MIRACULOUSLY SMITES THE PHILISTINES' GARRISON. 1. the Philistines' garrison--"the standing camp" ( 1 Samuel 13:23, Margin) "in the passage of Michmash" ( 1 Samuel 13:16), now Wady Es-Suweinit. A summary of 1 Samuel 13 from @biblesummary. of But of course, this clears the way for him to ascend to the kingship of all Israel… Almost. - Now it came to pass upon a day. fought against all his enemies on every side--This signal triumph over the Philistines was followed, not only by their expulsion from the land of Israel, but by successful incursions against various hostile neighbors, whom he harassed though he did not subdue them. Saul's son Jonathan went against the Philistines and routed them. They were painfully conscientious in keeping the king's order for fear of the curse, but had no scruple in transgressing God's command. 1 Samuel 8:21 - And Samuel heard all the words of the people, and he rehearsed them in the ears of the LORD. The only way the Israelites could win the battle against the Philistines was to trust God in everything which also meant waiting on Samuel (priest) to arrive to offer up burnt offerings, not offering them up himself. Samuel thought the first son would be the king because he had a stature of the current king Saul, nice and tall. 1 and 2 Samuel were originally one book. 1. 14 1 One day Jonathan son of Saul said to his young armor-bearer, “Come, let’s go over to the Philistine outpost on the other side.” But he did not tell his father. The Ark in Kiriath-jearim (1) Samuel urges: ‘Serve only Jehovah’ (2-6) Israel’s victory at Mizpah (7-14) Samuel judges Israel (15-17) 8. The men who saw them scrambling up the rock had been surprised and killed, and the spectacle of twenty corpses would suggest to others that they were attacked by a numerous force. God said to Samuel, don’t look at outward appearances … 1 Samuel 16:14 But the Spirit of the LORD departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the LORD troubled him. He’s a skilled warrior, musician, and leader of men—a man who trusts in God and encourages his countrymen to act like God’s people. (1-7) Saul sacrifices, He is reproved by Samuel. The more evident it was that God did all, the more reason Saul had to inquire whether God would give him leave to do any thing. Always like to find the Lords hand .....V 23 So on that day the Lord saved Israel. The Books of Samuel. Samuel is afraid to go to Bethlehem because The forests literally flow with honey; large combs may be seen hanging on the trees as you pass along, full of honey" [ROBERTS]. All content © Chris Juby | Twitter: @biblesummary | RSS | Contact the author | Licensing | Website by Chris Juby. Samuel’s role as God’s representative in this period of Israel’s history is close to that of Moses (see Ps 99:6; Jer 15:1) since he, more than any other person, provided for covenant continuity in the transition from the rule of the judges to that of the monarchy. 25. all they of the land came to a wood; and there was honey--The honey is described as "upon the ground," "dropping" from the trees, and in honeycombs--indicating it to be bees' honey. (Please type 'no' below) [?]. Saul and all the people--All the warriors in the garrison at Gibeah, the Israelite deserters in the camp of the Philistines, and the fugitives among the mountains of Ephraim, now all rushed to the pursuit, which was hot and sanguinary. Its author is Samuel the prophet who wrote it at about 930 B.C. Saul tarried in the uttermost part of Gibeah--Hebrew, "Geba"; entrenched, along with Samuel and Ahiah the high priest, on the top of one of the conical or spherical hills which abound in the Benjamite territory, and favorable for an encampment, called Migron ("a precipice"). All 1,189 summaries now available in paperback and on Kindle. Samuel travels to Bethlehem to anoint a youth named David as the next king (chapter 16). That this should be at hand is natural, from the presence of Ahiah himself, as well as the nearness of Nob, where the tabernacle was then situated. Israel demands a king (1-9) Samuel warns the people (10-18) Jehovah grants the request for a king (19-22) 9. We'll send you an email with steps on how to reset your password. In 1 Samuel Chapter 16, the Lord rejects Saul as the King of the Israelites, but Samuel grieves anyway. Philistines return the Ark to Israel (1-21) 7. God gave Samuel, as well as us all today, some valuable insight on how God views things and people. 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. 2 Samuel Summary by Jay Smith. Saul made an oath that no one should eat but Jonathan was spared. The two books of Chronicles are historical books which go up to the time period of the book of Ezra. Saul becomes king, battles Israel's enemies, God rejects Saul (1 Samuel 9:1-15:35.) Samuel-1 is the first of two historical books which describe Israel’s transition from a group of tribes to a strong and united nation. The people feared and prayed that Samuel would petition God for them. 2 Samuel 14:1 "Now Joab the son of Zeruiah perceived that the king's heart [was] toward Absalom." But the more enlightened conscience of the army prevented the tarnishing the glory of the day by the blood of the young hero, to whose faith and valor it was chiefly due. But he told not his father. The two camps were in sight of each other; and it was up the steep rocky sides of this isolated eminence that Jonathan and his armorbearer ( 1 Samuel 14:6 ) made their adventurous approach. But he told not his father. Such is the nature of our bodies, that daily work cannot be done without daily bread, which therefore our Father in heaven graciously gives. 2 Samuel … Then said Saul unto the people that were with him, Number now, and see who is gone from us--The idea occurred to him that it might be some daring adventurer belonging to his own little troop, and it would be easy to discover him. Saul said unto Ahiah, Bring hither the ark of God--There is no evidence that the ark had been brought from Kirjath-jearim. 2 Samuel Summary. David is a “man after [God’s] own heart” (1 Sa 13:14). All rights reserved. On the other side; beyond that rocky passage described below, 1 Samuel 14:4,13, which he pointed at with his hand. People of Israel demand a king (1 Samuel 8:1-22.) To prevent this violation of the law, Saul ordered a large stone to be rolled, and those that slaughtered the oxen to cut their throats on that stone. 3. But the Spirit of the Lord departed from Saul.] there was a sharp rock on the one side, and a sharp rock on the other side . The books of Chronicles focus on temple worship, priests and Levites. "It begins in the neighborhood of Betin (Beth-el) and El-Bireh (Beetroth), and as it breaks through the ridge below these places, its sides form precipitous walls. David begins his rise to courtly status as a harp-player for Saul during the king’s emotional unrest. I summarised the Bible on Twitter between Aug 2010 and Nov 2013 - … A summary of 1 Samuel 14 from @biblesummary. “The Books of Samuel” Bible study for the Hearty Boys by Warren Camp Together, 1 and 2 Samuel form one book in the Hebrew Bible. The writer of 1 and 2 Samuel probably got most of his information from these accounts. “Wilderness … strong holds”: The wilderness of Judah is the barren … He lost his royal abilities and achievements; he that was before in bellis acer et victor, factus est imbellis, ignavus, iners, … Every chapter of the Bible in 140 characters or less. Nathan tells David a sheep parable that's sensitive and sad. God raises up Samuel as prophet and judge (1 Sa 1–7). (15-23) Commentary on 1 Samuel 13:1-7 (Read 1 Samuel 13:1-7) Saul reigned one year, and nothing particular happened; but in his second year the events recorded in this chapter took place. 14:2-3). . This enterprise is one of the most gallant that history or romance records. 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