1Sa 14:4-10 | Clarke | STEP | Verse 4 The name of the one was Bozez - Slippery; and the name of the other Seneh, treading down.

1 Samuel 14:4-10

Verse 4

The name of the one was Bozez - Slippery; and the name of the other Seneh, treading down. - Targum. Verse 6

Let us go over - Moved, doubtless, by a Divine impulse.

There is no restraint to the Lord - This is a fine sentiment; and where there is a promise of defense and support, the weakest, in the face of the strongest enemy, may rely on it with the utmost confidence. Verse 7

Behold, I am with thee - I shall accompany thee whithersoever thou goest, and share all thy dangers. Verse 9

If they say thus unto us - Jonathan had no doubt asked this as a sign from God; exactly as Eliezer the servant of Abraham did, Gen 24:12.