When Saul had taken the kingship over Israel, he fought against all his enemies on every side, against Moab, against the Ammonites, against Edom, against the kings of Zobah, and against the Philistines. Wherever he turned he routed them. And he did valiantly and struck the Amalekites and delivered Israel out of the hands ofContinue reading “1 Samuel 14: 47-52…A glowing report.”
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1 Samuel 14: 41-46…Jonathan accused and ransomed!
Therefore Saul said, “O LORD God of Israel, why have you not answered your servant this day? If this guilt is in me or in Jonathan my son, O LORD, God of Israel, give Urim. But if this guilt is in your people Israel, give Thummim.” And Jonathan and Saul were taken, but the peopleContinue reading “1 Samuel 14: 41-46…Jonathan accused and ransomed!”
1 Samuel 14: 36-40….Whose fault was it?
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 the priest said, “Let us draw near to God here.” And Saul inquired of God, “Shall I goContinue reading “1 Samuel 14: 36-40….Whose fault was it?”
1 Samuel 14: 33-35….An easy solution found.
Then they told Saul, “Behold, the people are sinning against the LORD by eating with the blood.” And he said, “You have dealt treacherously; roll a great stone to me here.” And Saul said, “Disperse yourselves among the people and say to them, ‘Let every man bring his ox or his sheep and slaughter themContinue reading “1 Samuel 14: 33-35….An easy solution found.”
1 Samuel 14: 28-32….Who was wrong?
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 faint. Then Jonathan said, “My father has troubled the land. See how my eyes have become bright because I tasted a little of this honey. HowContinue reading “1 Samuel 14: 28-32….Who was wrong?”
1 Samuel 14: 28-35…. this is a stop-start passage.
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 faint. Then Jonathan said, “My father has troubled the land. See how my eyes have become bright because I tasted a little of this honey. HowContinue reading “1 Samuel 14: 28-35…. this is a stop-start passage.”
1 Samuel 14 :21-27….Enlightened eyes.
Now the Hebrews who had been with the Philistines before that time and who had gone up with them into the camp, even they also turned to be with the Israelites who were with Saul and Jonathan. Likewise, when all the men of Israel who had hidden themselves in the hill country of Ephraim heardContinue reading “1 Samuel 14 :21-27….Enlightened eyes.”
1 Peter 5: 12-14….The letter’s closure.
By Silvanus, a faithful brother as I regard him, I have written briefly to you, exhorting and declaring that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it. She who is at Babylon, who is likewise chosen, sends you greetings, and so does Mark, my son. Greet one another with the kiss ofContinue reading “1 Peter 5: 12-14….The letter’s closure.”
1 Peter 5: 6-11….The devil at work.
Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Resist him, firm in your faith, knowingContinue reading “1 Peter 5: 6-11….The devil at work.”
1 Peter 5: 1-5….To the leaders.
So I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, as well as a partaker in the glory that is going to be revealed: shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight, not under compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; notContinue reading “1 Peter 5: 1-5….To the leaders.”
As I read it! 