1Sa 14:1 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for 1Sam 14:1-52: 14:1-52 Saul’s behavior in this chapter further justifies his dismissal as king (13:8-14 ; see also ch 15 ). Saul was alienated from both Samuel and his heroic son Jonathan. Chapter 14 anticipates the significant role that Jonathan played in the transition from Saul’s kingship to David’s. Summary for 1Sam 14:1-15: 14:1-15 Jonathan again fought in his father’s battles (see also 13:2-4 ; ch 31 ). 14:1 armor bearer: See study note on 16:21. • Jonathan did not tell his father because he knew that Saul would not grant permission for the dangerous plan. But he also knew that Saul wanted no one—not even his own son

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‏ 1 Samuel 14:1

Summary for 1Sam 14:1-52: 14:1-52 ^a Saul’s behavior in this chapter further justifies his dismissal as king (13:8-14 ^b; see also ch 15 ^c). Saul was alienated from both Samuel and his heroic son Jonathan. Chapter 14 ^d anticipates the significant role that Jonathan played in the transition from Saul’s kingship to David’s.
Summary for 1Sam 14:1-15: 14:1-15 ^e Jonathan again fought in his father’s battles (see also 13:2-4 ^f; ch 31 ^g). 14:1 ^h armor bearer: See study note on 16:21.

• Jonathan did not tell his father because he knew that Saul would not grant permission for the dangerous plan. But he also knew that Saul wanted no one—not even his own son—to upstage him.