GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation. Pentateuch Johannine Writings God spoke to Saul from a cloud c. God revealed the answer to Saul using the Urim and Thummim This quiz has been checked for Jonathan did not doubt a word from God; he doubted his own heart and mind. 3. II. And God provided honey on the ground. d. And they fell before Jonathan: Jonathan knew that the battle was the Lords yet he knew God would use him to fight. i. b. Saul showed that even in doing something spiritual like fasting his focus is on himself, not the Lord. i. It came upon Saul, permitted by the Lord, when the Spirit of the Lord departed from Saul (1 Samuel 16:14). Poetical Books The strength of Sauls army grew (when Saul saw any strong man or any valiant man, he took him for himself). 2020 Edition Dr. Constable's Notes on 1 Samuel 3 the Book of Samuel covers about 1121-971 B.C., or about 150 years of history. Before I have taken vengeance on my enemies: This shows that Sauls focus was wrong. And there was trembling in the camp, in the field, and among all the people. The names Urim and Thummim mean Lights and Perfections. We arent sure what they were or how they were used. Saul is probably trying to look spiritual here, but there was nothing to seek God about. It didnt matter if the Philistines greatly outnumbered the Israelites and had far better weapons. 9 So he said, Bring me the burnt offering and the fellowship offerings. Jonathan had little faith in himself but great faith in God. They knew that Jonathan worked with the Lord that day, not against the Lord. This site provides you with art for events in the Bible. b. We want God to do a great work, so we should fast today. DAVID FLEES TO SAMUEL. b. Johannine Writings He who was so indulgent as to spare wicked Agag, chapter 15, is now so severe as to destroy his own worthy son. (Poole). No one put his hand to his mouth, for the people feared the oath: This group of soldiers saw the honey dripping right in front of their eyes. We often think that legalistic rules will keep people from sin. David Guzik :: Study Guide for 1 Samuel 11 Back to David Guzik's Bio & Resources Sauls Victory at Jabesh Gilead A. Sauls victory. Jonathan knew God wanted to use someone. The Blue Letter Bible ministry and the BLB Institute hold to the historical, Prophets The Gospels And the name of the commander of his army was Abner the son of Ner, Sauls uncle. Johannine Writings 8 He waited seven days, the time set by Samuel; but Samuel did not come to Gilgal, and Sauls men began to scatter. b. So now I must die! And Saul answered, God do so and more also; for you shall surely die, Jonathan.. Saul was very good at making religious oaths and promises. i. Pentateuch The use of the discerning tools of Urim and Thummim is described on a few occasions (Exodus 28:30, Numbers 27:21, 1 Samuel 28:6; Ezra 2:63, Nehemiah 7:65) and their use may be implied in other passages where Israel sought God (Judges 1:1 and Judges 20:18, 23). On this day of battle, because of Sauls foolish command, the people were so hungry they broke this command. B. Sauls foolish oath and its consequences. It was the Lords victory. General Epistles Our website uses cookies to store user preferences. There was a sense in which he was undercutting his fathers authority before the troops. But if they say thus, Come up to us, then we will go up. So Jonathan was taken: Saul was shaken. Then he said to all Israel, You be on one side, and my son Jonathan and I will be on the other side. And the people said to Saul, Do what seems good to you. Therefore Saul said to the Lord God of Israel, Give a perfect lot. So Saul and Jonathan were taken, but the people escaped. d. While Saul talked to the priest the noise which was in the camp of the Philistines continued to increase; so Saul said to the priest, Withdraw your hand. Eventually, the noise of God and Jonathan fighting against the Philistines became so loud that Saul knew he had to also fight. (10-15) Commentary on 1 Samuel 21:1-9 (Read 1 Samuel 21:1-9) David, in distress, fled to the tabernacle of God. Luke-Acts 1 Samuel 14 Victory Over the Philistines A. Jonathans adventure in faith. 3. Likewise all the men of Israel who had hidden in the mountains of Ephraim, when they heard that the Philistines fled, they also followed hard after them in the battle. i. I will enforce this among the whole army with a curse.. The JudgeshIp oF samueL (4:17:17) No matter what Sauls motive was, this was foolish. Its truly epic and beautiful in Saul Troubles the Land Devotional 1 Samuel 14:24-30 Saul was something of a Phariseehe required more from his men than God did. Now he follows God and Jonathan into battle. Now the watchmen of Saul in Gibeah of Benjamin looked, and there was the multitude, melting away; and they went here and there. I Samuel, Bible Courses, Bible study guides, Bible study questions,Books of Bible, English. c. Come, let us go over to the Philistines garrison: The Israelites were in a military conflict where victory seemed impossible. In the Bible, the Philistines are the enemies of the Israelites. Prophets b. He chooses them, that by them he should make his mighty power known. (Meyer). His was an epoch life like Abraham's But he was so caught up in being right that he added this foolish vow to his previous foolish commandment. 1 Samuel 9 Commentary, One of over 110 Bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the Church of Christ, presents a verse level look at the Bible. Sauls strength was broad over many areas. They continued to narrow the selected group until they found the one. i. Saul was willing to kill his son rather than to humbly admit that he was really at fault. -------------------- Yet Jonathan was bold enough to go over to the Philistine garrison just to see what the Lord might do. <>/ExtGState<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> For as the Lord lives, who saves Israel, though it be in Jonathan my son, he shall surely die. But not a man among all the people answered him. Before the author describes this momentous change in the structure of the theocracy (God's kingly rule over his people), he 1. So Saul established his sovereignty over Israel: This last passage in the chapter is all about Sauls strength, and Saul was strong. i. If any such fast was to be declared and a curse attached to it, Samuel had the spiritual authority to do it, not Saul. And the men of Israel were distressed that day, for Saul had placed the people under oath, saying, Cursed is the man who eats any food until evening, before I have taken vengeance on my enemies. So none of the people tasted food. Then they told Saul, saying, Look, the people are sinning against the Lord by eating with the blood! So he said, You have dealt treacherously; roll a large stone to me this day. And Saul said, Disperse yourselves among the people, and say to them, Bring me here every mans ox and every mans sheep, slaughter them here, and eat; and do not sin against the Lord by eating with the blood. At least Saul did some of what was right after he did what was wrong. 1 Samuel Commentary > Study Guide 1 Samuel a study guide Please print this section if you would like to study the Book of 1 Samuel with a group of people. You will find these questions on the Internet at www.usefulbible.com b. Jonathan perhaps thought, Well, if God could do it through Shamgar, He could do it through me!. Luke-Acts In it He reveals Himself and His glory for us to witness. Saul should go and fight the Philistines at this strategic moment. When Jonathan saw Gods confirming sign, he didnt lay down his sword and start praying that God would strike them all down. c. So the Lord saved Israel that day: God really used Jonathan but it wasnt Jonathans victory. a. endobj i. The Gospels Johannine Writings (1Sa 14:1-3) Jonathans proposal. Later, Saul brought the ark into battle (1 Samuel 14:18), as did David (2 Samuel 11:11). General Epistles The 1 Samuel Study Guide Chapter 1 1) How many wives did Elkanah have? Moreover the Hebrews who were with the Philistines before that time also joined the Israelites: It seems that many in Israel had the insecure heart of Saul. And Saul said, Come over here, all you chiefs of the people, and know and see what this sin was today. -------------------- 2 0 obj c. Slaughter them here, and eat; and do not sin against the Lord by eating with the blood: Saul set up a stone to properly butcher the animals, and also built an altar to the Lord. They often carried the armor and weapons of the officer, so they were known as armor bearers. But the rocks are steep and there are a lot of Philistines up there. The people rushed on the spoil and the people ate them with the blood: God specifically commanded Israel that they should always properly drain the blood from an animal before they butchered it (Deuteronomy 12:23-25). They were all tired and hungry. 1 Samuel 13 - NIV: Saul was thirty years old when he became king, and he reigned over Israel forty- two years. So the people were very faint. i. -------------------- (1Sa 14:25-30) Jonathan unknowingly breaks the oath and is told of his offense. d. My father has troubled the land: Perhaps Jonathan should not have said this. . (1Sa 14:6-7) Jonathans bold proposal. 300 Bible study articles that explain clearly every verse in 1 Samuel. Because of his command, the people were faint on a day when they should have been strong. Major Prophets Saul wanted everyone to know that he and his son Jonathan were innocent, so that was the first division. Ahimelech, the same as Ahiah, or perhaps his brother, both being sons of Ahitub (compare 1 Samuel 14:3, with 1 Samuel 22:4-11 1 Samuel 22:20). 1 Samuel 19:18-23. He needed the energy to fight, and here it was, provided by God. Finally, Gods approval was evident from His great blessing on Jonathan (he has worked with God today). And Saul was sitting in the outskirts of Gibeah under a pomegranate tree which is in Migron. God was more than able to set the Philistines against each other. (1Sa 14:24) Saul compels the army of Israel under an oath. The class book is suitable for teens and up. a. By proceeding, you consent to our cookie usage. i. Will You deliver them into the hand of Israel? But He did not answer him that day. Major Prophets He fought many successful wars. Strange perverseness! Pauline Epistles (1Sa 14:4-5) Jonathan finds a strategic position.