1 Samuel 14:8

8 Jonathan said, "Here's what we'll do. We'll cross over the pass and let the men see we're there.

1 Samuel 14:8 Meaning and Commentary

1 Samuel 14:8

Then said Jonathan, behold, we will pass over to these men,
&c.] Over the precipices to them, as steep and as cragged as they are:

and we will discover ourselves to them;
present themselves to them at daylight, and let them know plainly who they were, that they were Hebrews.

1 Samuel 14:8 In-Context

6 Jonathan said to his armor bearer, "Come on now, let's go across to these uncircumcised pagans. Maybe God will work for us. There's no rule that says God can only deliver by using a big army. No one can stop God from saving when he sets his mind to it."
7 His armor bearer said, "Go ahead. Do what you think best. I'm with you all the way."
8 Jonathan said, "Here's what we'll do. We'll cross over the pass and let the men see we're there.
9 If they say, 'Halt! Don't move until we check you out,' we'll stay put and not go up.
10 But if they say, 'Come on up,' we'll go right up - and we'll know God has given them to us. That will be our sign."
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