And Jonathan climbed up upon his hands and upon his feet, and his armourbearer after him: and they fell before Jonathan; and his armourbearer slew after him.
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Verse 13 is found in chapter 14 of 1 Samuel. Jonathan and his armor-bearer attack the Philistines and confusion spreads through the enemy camp. The text attributes the victory to the Lord, who creates terror among the Philistines and enables Israel to advance. Saul initially does not know the cause of the disorder, while Jonathan has acted confidently. The scene shows that effective military leadership can arise from someone who recognizes that the battle belongs to the Lord. It also contrasts Jonathan’s initiative with Saul’s hesitation.
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Compare 1 Samuel 14:13 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Und Jonathan kletterte mit Händen und mit Füßen hinauf und sein Waffenträger ihm nach. Da fielen sie vor Jonathan darnieder, und sein Waffenträger würgte ihm immer nach,
Y subió Jonathán trepando con sus manos y sus pies, y tras él su paje de armas; y los que caían delante de Jonathán, su paje de armas que iba tras él, los mataba.
Jonatán subió trepando con las manos y los pies, y su escudero lo seguía. Los filisteos caían delante de Jonatán, y el escudero, que iba detrás, los remataba.
Et Jonathan monta en s'aidant des mains et des pieds, et celui qui portait ses armes le suivit. Les Philistins tombèrent devant Jonathan, et celui qui portait ses armes donnait la mort derrière lui.
Gionatan adunque salì, aggrappandosi con le mani e co’ piedi; e dietro a lui colui che portava le sue armi. E i Filistei caddero davanti a Gionatan, e colui che portava le sue armi non faceva altro che ammazzarli dietro a lui.
Então subiu Jônatas com os pés e com as mãos, e o seu pajem de armas atrás dele; e os filisteus caíam diante de Jônatas, e o seu pajem de armas os matava atrás dele.
約拿單 手腳並用爬上去,拿兵器的人跟隨他。 非利士 人仆倒在 約拿單 面前,拿兵器的人跟著他,殺死他們。
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