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1 Samuel 13:22

King James Version (KJV)

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1 Samuel 13:22

Verse 22 of 23

Scripture focus

So it came to pass in the day of battle, that there was neither sword nor spear found in the hand of any of the people that [were] with Saul and Jonathan: but with Saul and with Jonathan his son was there found.

1 Samuel 13:22 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 1 Samuel 13:22

Theological / Devotional

Neither sword nor spear. After years of Philistine oppression Saul and Jonathan seem to be the only ones who possessed these metal weapons. The rank and file of the army could have had bows and slings — no mean equipment in the hands of experts (see Judges 20:16) — but they could not compete in hand-to-hand combat with the iron weapons of the Philistines. This verse reveals two things: (1) the battle took place before Israel was well organized, probably early in Saul’s reign, and (2) the lack of equipment made it evident to both sides that God intervened on behalf of His people. Saul might rebel, and as a result do many foolish things; but God still wrought for Israel in such a way as to encourage individuals to join His kingdom and place their trust in Him. Saul refused to follow where God led, but Jonathan was ready and eager to do what his father might have done.

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