Jewish religion in religious studies — Victory against the Philistines
October 28, 2010
Jewish religion in religious studies — Jonathan said to the young man who carried his weapons:
`Let us go to an outpost of the Philistine army – just you and
1. Perhaps the Lord will help us. If he does, it will indicate
that he will give victory to our army – even though we are
few in number.’ The young man answered: `Whatever you
want to do, I am with you.’ Jonathan said: `Come, then. We
shall walk towards their men, and let them see us.’
Jonathan and the young man appeared from behind some
large rocks. The Philistines soldiers said to one another: `The
Hebrews are coming out of the places where they have been
hiding.’ Jonathan said to the young man: `Follow me. The
Lord has given Israel victory.’ Jonathan attacked the Philistine
outpost, knocking down about twenty soldiers; and the
young man, who was running behind him, killed them.
Seeing this skirmish, the whole Philistine army panicked.
As the confusion grew worse, Saul and his men took the
opportunity to march into battle. Some Hebrews, who had
joined the Philistine army, now changed sides, adding to the
confusion. Within a short time the entire Philistine army was
f l eeing, with Saul and his men in hot pursuit.
Thus the Lord saved Israel on that day.
i Samuel 14.6-8, 1 1, 1 2b-14a, 150, 19b-22a, 230
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