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NASB | 1 Samuel 14:1 Now the day came that Jonathan, the son of Saul, said to the young man who was carrying his armor, "Come and let us cross over to the Philistines' garrison that is on the other side." But he did not tell his father. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Samuel 14:1 One day Jonathan the son of Saul said to his young armor bearer, "Come, let us go over to the Philistine garrison on the other side." But he did not tell his father. |
Bible Question:
According to my Bible, this event occurred in 1087 B.C., more than 20 years before David is annointed by Samuel in 1063 B.C. That would mean that Jonathan is significantly older than David. Traditionally, David and Jonathan are seen as contemporaries -- two young men who have become the closest of friends. But if Jonathan is older than David, then the relationship changes to that of a mentor and student, although still very close. I do not know the basis for my Bible giving the dates as it does. What do you think? |
Bible Answer: Greetings Custardflan, Here is an excerpt from the entry "Jonathan" in the Easton's Bible Dictionary... "The eldest son of king Saul, and the bosom friend of David. He is first mentioned when he was about thirty years of age, some time after his father's accession to the throne (1 Sam. 13:2). Like his father, he was a man of great strength and activity (2 Sam. 1:23), and excelled in archery and slinging (1 Chr. 12:2;2 Sam. 1:22). The affection that evidently subsisted between him and his father was interrupted by the growth of Saul's insanity. At length, "in fierce anger," he left his father's presence and cast in his lot with the cause of David (1 Sam. 20:34). After an eventful career, interwoven to a great extent with that of David, he fell, along with his father and his two brothers, on the fatal field of Gilboa (1 Sam. 31:2, 8). He was first buried at Jabesh-gilead, but his remains were afterwards removed with those of his father to Zelah, in Benjamin (2 Sam. 21:12-14). His death was the occasion of David's famous elegy of "the Song of the Bow" (2 Sam. 1:17-27). He left one son five years old, Merib-baal, or Mephibosheth (2 Sam. 4:4; comp. 1 Chr. 8:34). (3.) Son of the high priest Abiathar, and one who adhered to David at the time of Absalom's rebellion (2 Sam. 15:27, 36). He is the last descendant of Eli of whom there is any record. (4.) Son of Shammah, and David's nephew, and also one of his chief warriors (2 Sam. 21:21). He slew a giant in Gath." (1) And here is an excerpt from the entry "David" in the Easton's Bible Dictionary... "The armies of the Philistines and of Israel were in battle array in the valley of Elah, some 16 miles south-west of Bethlehem; and David was sent by his father with provisions for his three brothers, who were then fighting on the side of the king. On his arrival in the camp of Israel, David (now about twenty years of age) was made aware of the state of matters when the champion of the Philistines, Goliath of Gath, came forth to defy Israel." (1) I would also conclude from reading the text of 1 Samuel 16-18, that Jonathan was a little bit older than David, perhaps maybe even 10 years (David being around 20 and Jonathan 30). Blessings to you, Makarios (1) M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. |
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