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Selected Verse: 1 Samuel 14:12 - King James

Verse	Translation	Text
1Sa 14:12	King James	And the men of the garrison answered Jonathan and his armourbearer, and said, Come up to us, and we will shew you a thing. And Jonathan said unto his armourbearer, Come up after me: for the LORD hath delivered them into the hand of Israel.

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Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834]
We will show you a thing - Said mockingly.

Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834]

We will show you a thing - Said mockingly.

Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley [1754-65]
Come up, &c. - A speech of contempt and derision. The Lord - He piously and modestly ascribes the success which he now foresees, to God only. And he does not say, into our hand, but into the hand of Israel; for he fought not his own glory, but the public good. His faith being thus strengthened, nothing can stand against him: he climbs the rock upon all four, though he had nothing to cover him, none to second him, but his servant, nor any probability of any thing but death before him.

Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley [1754-65]

Come up, &c. - A speech of contempt and derision. The Lord - He piously and modestly ascribes the success which he now foresees, to God only. And he does not say, into our hand, but into the hand of Israel; for he fought not his own glory, but the public good. His faith being thus strengthened, nothing can stand against him: he climbs the rock upon all four, though he had nothing to cover him, none to second him, but his servant, nor any probability of any thing but death before him.

Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826
Come up to us, and we will show you a thing - This was the favorable sign which Jonathan had requested. The Philistines seem to have meant, Come, and we will show you how well fortified we are, and how able to quell all the attacks of your countrymen.

Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826

Come up to us, and we will show you a thing - This was the favorable sign which Jonathan had requested. The Philistines seem to have meant, Come, and we will show you how well fortified we are, and how able to quell all the attacks of your countrymen.

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