And Jonathan smote the garrison of the Philistines that was in Geba, and the Philistines heard of it. And Saul blew the trumpet throughout all the land, saying, Let the Hebrews hear.
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Gill's Exposition
And Jonathan smote the garrison of the Philistines that was in Geba,.... Not the same with Gibeah of Benjamin, as Jarchi; for it can hardly be thought that Jonathan should place himself with his…
Barnes' Notes
This was the first act in the war of independence, and probably the first feat in arms of the young hero Jonathan.
Adam Clarke
Jonathan smote - He appears to have taken this garrison by surprise, for his men had no arms for a regular battle, or taking the place by storm. This is the first place in which this brave and…
We are not told wherein it was that the people of Israel offended God, so as to forfeit his presence and turn his hand against them, as Samuel had threatened (Sa1 12:15); but doubtless they left God,…
Cambridge Bible
the garrison of the Philistines See note on 1Sa 10:5.
Saul blew the trumpet Heralds blowing trumpets to attract attention carried the news of Jonathan's daring exploit throughout the country to…
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