Saul asked counsel of God, “Shall I go down after the Philistines? Will you deliver them into the hand of Israel?” But he didn’t answer him that day.
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Saul asked counsel of God, “Shall I go down after the Philistines? Will you deliver them into the hand of Israel?” But he didn’t answer him that day.
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And Saul asked counsel of God, Shall I go down after the Philistines? wilt thou deliver them into the hand of Israel? But he answered him not that day.
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And Saul asked counsel of God: 'Shall I go down after the Philistines? wilt Thou deliver them into the hand of Israel?' But He answered him not that day.
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Passages linked to 1 Samuel 14:37 in the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, ordered by reader-vote popularity; verse text shown in World English Bible.
- 1 Samuel 28:6 When Saul inquired of Yahweh, Yahweh didn’t answer him by dreams, by Urim, or by prophets.
- 1 Samuel 23:4 Then David inquired of Yahweh yet again. Yahweh answered him, and said, “Arise, go down to Keilah; for I will deliver the Philistines into your hand.”
- 1 Samuel 23:9-12 David knew that Saul was devising mischief against him; and he said to Abiathar the priest, “Bring the ephod here.” Then David said, “O Yahweh, the God of Israel, your servant has surely heard that Saul seeks to come to Keilah, to destroy the city for my sake. Will the men of Keilah deliver me up into his hand? Will Saul come down, as your servant has heard? Yahweh, the God of Israel, I beg you, tell your servant.” Yahweh said, “He will come down.” Then David said, “Will the men of Keilah deliver me and my men into the hand of Saul?” Yahweh said, “They will deliver you up.”
- 1 Samuel 30:7-8 David said to Abiathar the priest, the son of Ahimelech, “Please bring the ephod here to me.” Abiathar brought the ephod to David. David inquired of Yahweh, saying, “If I pursue after this troop, will I overtake them?” He answered him, “Pursue; for you will surely overtake them, and will without fail recover all.”
- 2 Samuel 5:19 David inquired of Yahweh, saying, “Shall I go up against the Philistines? Will you deliver them into my hand?” Yahweh said to David, “Go up; for I will certainly deliver the Philistines into your hand.”
- 2 Samuel 5:23 When David inquired of Yahweh, he said, “You shall not go up. Circle around behind them, and attack them in front of the mulberry trees.
- 1 Kings 22:5 Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, “Please inquire first for Yahweh’s word.”
- 1 Kings 22:15 When he had come to the king, the king said to him, “Micaiah, shall we go to Ramoth Gilead to battle, or shall we forbear?” He answered him, “Go up and prosper; and Yahweh will deliver it into the hand of the king.”
- Ezekiel 14:3-5 “Son of man, these men have taken their idols into their heart, and put the stumbling block of their iniquity before their face. Should I be inquired of at all by them? Therefore speak to them, and tell them, ‘The Lord Yahweh says: “Every man of the house of Israel who takes his idols into his heart, and puts the stumbling block of his iniquity before his face, and comes to the prophet; I Yahweh will answer him therein according to the multitude of his idols; that I may take the house of Israel in their own heart, because they are all estranged from me through their idols.” ’
- Judges 1:1 After the death of Joshua, the children of Israel asked of Yahweh, saying, “Who should go up for us first against the Canaanites, to fight against them?”
- Judges 20:18 The children of Israel arose, went up to Bethel, and asked counsel of God. They asked, “Who shall go up for us first to battle against the children of Benjamin?” Yahweh said, “Judah first.”
- Judges 20:28 and Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron, stood before it in those days), saying, “Shall I yet again go out to battle against the children of Benjamin my brother, or shall I cease?” Yahweh said, “Go up; for tomorrow I will deliver him into your hand.”
- 1 Samuel 10:22 Therefore they asked of Yahweh further, “Is there yet a man to come here?” Yahweh answered, “Behold, he has hidden himself among the baggage.”
- Ezekiel 20:3 “Son of man, speak to the elders of Israel, and tell them, ‘The Lord Yahweh says: “Is it to inquire of me that you have come? As I live,” says the Lord Yahweh, “I will not be inquired of by you.” ’
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John Trapp 1656 · Public Domain 1Sa 14:37 And Saul asked counsel of God, Shall…
1Sa 14:37 And Saul asked counsel of God, Shall I go down after the Philistines? wilt thou deliver them into the hand of Israel? But he answered him not that day.
Ver. 37. And Saul asked counsel of God.] Since the high priest would needs have it so. See 1Sa 14:34.
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But he answered him not that day.] A sure sign of his displeasure, as 1Sa 28:6. God either answereth not wicked men at all, {Eze 20:2-3} or else he answereth them according to the idols of their hearts, with bitter answers: {Eze 14:20} sending them to the gods whom they had chosen, as Jdg 10:13-14.
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Matthew Poole 1685 · Public Domain 1. Because he was displeased with Saul for his…
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1. Because he was displeased with Saul for his former neglect, 1Sa 14:18,19, where he began to ask advice of God, but was so rude and impious as not to tarry for an answer; and therefore it was but a just retaliation, if when Saul did ask, God would not vouchsafe him an answer. Or,
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2. To manifest his dislike of the violation of oaths. For although Jonathan might have a fair excuse from his invincible ignorance and urgent necessity; and though Saul had done foolishly in making this oath (which also God would this way discover); yet when once it was made, God would hereby teach them that it should be observed, and that they should abstain even from all appearance of the breach of it.
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John Gill 1763 · Public Domain And Saul asked counsel of God,.... He agreed to…
And Saul asked counsel of God,.... He agreed to the motion of the high priest, and asked counsel by Urim and Thummim; the Targum is, as before,"inquired by the Word of the Lord:"
shall I go down after the Philistines? pursue after them in their flight to their own country, which, lying to the sea, was a descent:
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wilt thou deliver them into the hand of Israel? what remain of them, otherwise a victory over them was obtained:
but he answered him not that day; no answer was returned by Urim and Thummim, so that he was left in suspense whether he should pursue or no; the Targum is,"he received not his prayer that day;''this was treating him in a righteous manner; since he would not stay for an answer from the Lord, Sa1 14:19, the Lord now will not give him any; though the principal view was, that he might take the step he did.
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Adam Clarke 1810 · Public Domain Verse 37. He answered him not that day.] Why…
Verse 37. He answered him not that day.] Why was this answer delayed? Surely Jonathan's eating the honey was no sin. This could not have excited God's displeasure. And yet the lot found out Jonathan! But did this argue that he had incurred guilt in the sight of God? I answer: It did not; for Jonathan was delivered, by the authority of the people, from his father's rash curse; no propitiation is offered for his supposed transgression to induce God to pardon it; nor do we find any displeasure of God manifested on the occasion. See below.
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Albert Barnes 1834 · Public Domain Asked counsel - The technical phrase for inquiring of…
Asked counsel - The technical phrase for inquiring of God by Urim and Thummim, and applied also to inquiry of other oracles.
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Daniel D. Whedon 1874 · Public Domain 37. Saul asked counsel of God — By urim…
37. Saul asked counsel of God — By urim and thummin.
He answered him not — Thereby indicating that he or the people had in some way incurred the Divine displeasure.
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The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 1878 · Public Domain 37. asked counsel of God] Inquired of God, the…
37. asked counsel of God] Inquired of God, the same verb as in 1Sa_10:22, See note there.
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Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers 1878 · Public Domain (37) And Saul asked counsel of God.—The same phrase…
(37) And Saul asked counsel of God.—The same phrase is always used in the many passages in the Books of Judges, 1 Sam., 2 Sam., 1 Chron., Hosea, &c. when God was inquired of by the Urim and Thummim. It may be styled the technical term of inquiry of the Oracle of the Most High; there are, however, slight. variations in the English translations of this phrase.
But he answered him not . . .—When the mysterious gems refused to shine, or in any way to signify the Divine approbation or disapproval, the high-priestly questioner seems, as in this instance, to have concluded that some public transgression had been committed, and that special atonement must be made before the desired answer could be expected. The sacred gems probably remained dull and lightless the night was wearing on, and Saul chafed at the unexpected delay, and in his impetuous anger uttered the wild words on which we are about to comment.
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The Pulpit Commentary 1880 · Public Domain Vers. 37, 38. He answered him not. From this…
Vers. 37, 38. He answered him not. From this silence Saul concludes that some sin has been committed, and therefore calls together all the chief of the people literally, "the corner stones" (Jud_1:20:2) to inquire who was the guilty person, and wherein he had sinned.
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The Biblical Illustrator 1887 · Public Domain And dipped it in an honeycomb and put his…
1Sa_14:37
And dipped it in an honeycomb and put his hand to his mouth.
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The honey of Gods Word
There were three kinds of honey:
1. That which was made by bees.
2. That which was distilled from the trees.
3. That which was made from grape juice, and largely exported.
The kind Jonathan ate, was doubtless the product of the honey bee. This honey had a marvellous effect upon Jonathan. It enlightened his eyes; it strengthened his body so that the faintness which produced dimness of vision disappeared. Gods Word is our honey. The provision is abundant, like as was the honey in wild profusion in the woods which Jonathan entered. It is sweet. It gives strength. Above all, it has an enlightening power.
1. The Word of God enlightens the intellect. The Bible is Gods great school book to man.
2. It enlightens the moral sense. The needle of the compass must be magnetised if it is to point always to the north; the watch must be set by the sun, if it is to give correct time; so the conscience, to point always heavenward, must be brought under the influence of the Scriptures.
3. It brings light to the eye which has grown dim with sorrow.
4. It reveals the world in its true light.
5. It reveals the true nature of sin.
6. It reveals the sinners Saviour--the living, the crucified, the resurrected, the interceding, the justifying Saviour. Let us gather up three or four practical suggestions:--The honey of Gods Word is free, and is adapted to everybody. It never loses its sweetness or refreshing power. It is good to begin every day with a taste of it. It is wasted honey if you do not partake of it. (T. L. Cuyler, D. D.)
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Tyndale Open Study Notes 2022 · CC BY-SA 4.0 14:37-38 God made no reply: Neither the “no” lot…
14:37-38 God made no reply: Neither the “no” lot nor the “yes” lot of the Urim and Thummim appeared.
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