New International Version So both of them showed themselves to the Philistine outpost. “Look!” said the Philistines. “The Hebrews are crawling out of the holes they were hiding in.” New Living Translation When the Philistines saw them coming, they shouted, “Look! The Hebrews are crawling out of their holes!” English Standard Version So both of them showed themselves to the garrison of the Philistines. And the Philistines said, “Look, Hebrews are coming out of the holes where they have hidden themselves.” Berean Standard Bible So the two of them showed themselves to the outpost of the Philistines, who exclaimed, “Look, the Hebrews are coming out of the holes in which they were hiding!” Berean Literal Bible And the two of them showed themselves to the garrison of the Philistines, and the Philistines said, “Behold, the Hebrews are coming out of the holes where they have hidden.” King James Bible And both of them discovered themselves unto the garrison of the Philistines: and the Philistines said, Behold, the Hebrews come forth out of the holes where they had hid themselves. New King James Version So both of them showed themselves to the garrison of the Philistines. And the Philistines said, “Look, the Hebrews are coming out of the holes where they have hidden.” New American Standard Bible When the two of them revealed themselves to the garrison of the Philistines, the Philistines said, “Behold, Hebrews are coming out of the holes where they have kept themselves hidden.” NASB 1995 When both of them revealed themselves to the garrison of the Philistines, the Philistines said, “Behold, Hebrews are coming out of the holes where they have hidden themselves.” NASB 1977 And when both of them revealed themselves to the garrison of the Philistines, the Philistines said, “Behold, Hebrews are coming out of the holes where they have hidden themselves.” Legacy Standard Bible So both of them revealed themselves to the garrison of the Philistines, and the Philistines said, “Behold, Hebrews are coming out of the holes where they have hidden themselves.” Amplified Bible When both of them revealed themselves to the garrison of the Philistines, the Philistines said, “Look, the Hebrews are coming out of the holes where they have hidden themselves.” Berean Annotated Bible So the two of them showed themselves to the outpost of the Philistines (immigrants), who exclaimed, “Look, the Hebrews (those from beyond) are coming out of the holes in which they were hiding!” Christian Standard Bible They let themselves be seen by the Philistine garrison, and the Philistines said, “Look, the Hebrews are coming out of the holes where they’ve been hiding! ” Holman Christian Standard Bible They let themselves be seen by the Philistine garrison, and the Philistines said, “Look, the Hebrews are coming out of the holes where they’ve been hiding!” American Standard Version And both of them disclosed themselves unto the garrison of the Philistines: and the Philistines said, Behold, the Hebrews come forth out of the holes where they had hid themselves. English Revised Version And both of them discovered themselves unto the garrison of the Philistines: and the Philistines said, Behold, the Hebrews come forth out of the holes where they had hid themselves. GOD'S WORD® Translation So both of them showed themselves to the Philistine troops. The Philistines said, "Look, some Hebrews are coming out of the holes they were hiding in." Good News Translation So they let the Philistines see them, and the Philistines said, "Look! Some Hebrews are coming out of the holes they have been hiding in!" International Standard Version When the two of them showed themselves to the Philistine garrison, the Philistines said, "Look, the Hebrews are coming out of the holes where they have been hiding." NET Bible When they made themselves known to the Philistine garrison, the Philistines said, "Look! The Hebrews are coming out of the holes in which they hid themselves." New Heart English Bible Both of them revealed themselves to the garrison of the Philistines: and the Philistines said, "Look, the Hebrews are coming out of the holes where they had hidden themselves." Webster's Bible Translation And both of them discovered themselves to the garrison of the Philistines: and the Philistines said, Behold, the Hebrews come forth out of the holes where they had hid themselves. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleSo the two of them showed themselves to the outpost of the Philistines, who exclaimed, “Look, the Hebrews are coming out of the holes in which they were hiding!” World English Bible Both of them revealed themselves to the garrison of the Philistines; and the Philistines said, “Behold, the Hebrews are coming out of the holes where they had hidden themselves!” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd both of them are revealed to the station of the Philistines, and the Philistines say, “Behold, Hebrews are coming out of the holes where they have hid themselves.” Berean Literal Bible And the two of them showed themselves to the garrison of the Philistines, and the Philistines said, “Behold, the Hebrews are coming out of the holes where they have hidden.” Young's Literal Translation And revealed are both of them unto the station of the Philistines, and the Philistines say, 'Lo, Hebrews are coming out of the holes where they have hid themselves.' Smith's Literal Translation And they two will disclose to the garrison of the rovers; and the rovers will say, Behold, the Hebrews coming forth from the holes where they hid there. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleSo both of them discovered themselves to the garrison of the Philistines: and the Philistines said: Behold the Hebrews come forth out of the holes wherein they were hid. Catholic Public Domain Version And so, both of them appeared before the garrison of the Philistines. And the Philistines said, “See, the Hebrews have come out from the holes in which they had been hiding.” New American Bible When the two of them came into the view of the Philistine outpost, the Philistines remarked, “Look, some Hebrews are coming out of the holes where they have been hiding.” New Revised Standard Version So both of them showed themselves to the garrison of the Philistines; and the Philistines said, “Look, Hebrews are coming out of the holes where they have hidden themselves.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSo both of them showed themselves to the garrison of the Philistines; and the Philistines said. Behold, the Hebrews are coming forth out of the holes where they had hid themselves. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And both of them were revealed to the garrison of the Philistines, and the Philistines said, “Behold, the Hebrews are going out from the cave where they were hidden!” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And both of them disclosed themselves unto the garrison of the Philistines; and the Philistines said: 'Behold Hebrews coming forth out of the holes where they hid themselves.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And they both went in to Messab of the Philistines; and the Philistines said, Behold, the Hebrews come forth out of their Caves, where they had hidden themselves. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Jonathan's Victory over the Philistines…10But if they say, ‘Come on up,’ then we will go up, because this will be our sign that the LORD has delivered them into our hands.” 11So the two of them showed themselves to the outpost of the Philistines, who exclaimed, “Look, the Hebrews are coming out of the holes in which they were hiding!” 12So the men of the outpost called out to Jonathan and his armor-bearer, “Come on up, and we will teach you a lesson!” “Follow me,” Jonathan told his armor-bearer, “for the LORD has delivered them into the hand of Israel.”… Cross References So the two of them showed themselves to the outpost of the Philistines, 1 Samuel 13:3 Then Jonathan attacked the Philistine outpost at Geba, and the Philistines heard about it. So Saul blew the ram’s horn throughout the land, saying, “Let the Hebrews hear!” 2 Kings 7:5 So they arose at twilight and went to the camp of the Arameans. But when they came to the outskirts of the camp, there was not a man to be found. Judges 7:19 Gideon and the hundred men with him reached the outskirts of the camp at the beginning of the middle watch, just after the changing of the guard. They blew their horns and broke the jars that were in their hands. who exclaimed, “Look, the Hebrews are coming out of the holes in which they were hiding!” 1 Samuel 13:6 Seeing that they were in danger because their troops were hard-pressed, the men of Israel hid in caves and thickets, among the rocks, and in cellars and cisterns. Isaiah 2:19 Men will flee to caves in the rocks and holes in the ground, away from the terror of the LORD and from the splendor of His majesty, when He rises to shake the earth. Judges 6:2 and the hand of Midian prevailed against Israel. Because of the Midianites, the Israelites prepared shelters for themselves in the mountains, caves, and strongholds. Judges 7:12-15 Now the Midianites, Amalekites, and all the other people of the east had settled in the valley like a swarm of locusts, and their camels were as countless as the sand on the seashore. / And as Gideon arrived, a man was telling his friend about a dream. “Behold, I had a dream,” he said, “and I saw a loaf of barley bread come tumbling into the Midianite camp. It struck the tent so hard that the tent overturned and collapsed.” / His friend replied: “This is nothing less than the sword of Gideon son of Joash, the Israelite. God has delivered Midian and the whole camp into his hand.” … 1 Samuel 17:26-27 David asked the men who were standing with him, “What will be done for the man who kills this Philistine and removes this disgrace from Israel? Just who is this uncircumcised Philistine, that he should defy the armies of the living God?” / The people told him about the offer, saying, “That is what will be done for the man who kills him.” 1 Samuel 17:43-44 “Am I a dog,” he said to David, “that you come at me with sticks?” And the Philistine cursed David by his gods. / “Come here,” he called to David, “and I will give your flesh to the birds of the air and the beasts of the field!” 2 Samuel 5:24 As soon as you hear the sound of marching in the tops of the balsam trees, move quickly, because this will mean that the LORD has gone out before you to strike the camp of the Philistines.” 2 Kings 6:18-20 As the Arameans came down against him, Elisha prayed to the LORD, “Please strike these people with blindness.” So He struck them with blindness, according to the word of Elisha. / And Elisha told them, “This is not the way, and this is not the city. Follow me, and I will take you to the man you are seeking.” And he led them to Samaria. / When they had entered Samaria, Elisha said, “O LORD, open the eyes of these men that they may see.” Then the LORD opened their eyes, and they looked around and discovered that they were in Samaria. 1 Chronicles 14:15 As soon as you hear the sound of marching in the tops of the balsam trees, move out to battle, because this will mean that God has gone out before you to strike the camp of the Philistines.” Isaiah 37:36 Then the angel of the LORD went out and struck down 185,000 men in the camp of the Assyrians. When the people got up the next morning, there were all the dead bodies! Joshua 2:1-4 Then Joshua son of Nun secretly sent two spies from Shittim, saying, “Go, inspect the land, especially Jericho.” So they went and entered the house of a prostitute named Rahab and stayed there. / And it was reported to the king of Jericho: “Behold, some men of Israel have come here tonight to spy out the land.” / So the king of Jericho sent to Rahab and said, “Bring out the men who came to you and entered your house, for they have come to spy out the whole land.” … Joshua 6:20 So when the rams’ horns sounded, the people shouted. When they heard the blast of the horn, the people gave a great shout, and the wall collapsed. Then all the people charged straight into the city and captured it. Judges 3:28 “Follow me,” he told them, “for the LORD has delivered your enemies the Moabites into your hand.” So they followed him down and seized the fords of the Jordan leading to Moab, and they did not allow anyone to cross over. Treasury of Scripture And both of them discovered themselves to the garrison of the Philistines: and the Philistines said, Behold, the Hebrews come forth out of the holes where they had hid themselves. out of the holes 1 Samuel 14:22 Likewise all the men of Israel which had hid themselves in mount Ephraim, when they heard that the Philistines fled, even they also followed hard after them in the battle. 1 Samuel 13:6 When the men of Israel saw that they were in a strait, (for the people were distressed,) then the people did hide themselves in caves, and in thickets, and in rocks, and in high places, and in pits. Judges 6:2 And the hand of Midian prevailed against Israel: and because of the Midianites the children of Israel made them the dens which are in the mountains, and caves, and strong holds. Jump to Previous Crawling Disclosed Discovered Hebrews Hid Hidden Hiding Holes Outpost Philistine Philistines Revealed Shewed Showed Station ThemselvesJump to Next Crawling Disclosed Discovered Hebrews Hid Hidden Hiding Holes Outpost Philistine Philistines Revealed Shewed Showed Station Themselves1 Samuel 14 1. Jonathan goes and miraculously smites the Philistine's garrison15. A divine terror makes them beat themselves 17. Saul, not staying the priest's answer, sets on them 21. The captivated Hebrews, and the hidden Israelites, join against them. 24. Saul's unadvised adjuration hinders the victory 31. He restrains the people from eating blood 35. He builds an altar 37. Jonathan, taken by lot, is save by the people 47. Saul's victories, strength, and family So the two of them showed themselves to the outpost of the Philistines, Jonathan and his armor-bearer deliberately exposed themselves to the enemy garrison after climbing the steep pass. While Israel’s soldiers were scattered and fearful, Jonathan acted with confidence that the Lord could save by few as readily as by many. 1Sa 13:3 Then Jonathan attacked the Philistine outpost at Geba,… who exclaimed, “Look, the Hebrews are coming out of the holes in which they were hiding!” The Philistines mocked them as frightened Israelites emerging from concealment. Their contempt revealed how secure they felt in their military advantage, but it also set the stage for God to overturn their confidence through Jonathan’s small but decisive assault. 1Sa 13:6 Seeing that they were in danger because their troops… Persons / Places / Events 1. JonathanThe son of King Saul, known for his bravery and faith in God. In this passage, he takes initiative to confront the Philistines. 2. Armor-bearer Jonathan's young companion who faithfully supports him in his daring plan against the Philistines. 3. Philistines The enemies of Israel, occupying strategic positions and posing a significant threat to the Israelites. 4. Garrison A military post or fortification where the Philistines were stationed, representing a stronghold of enemy power. 5. Hebrews Refers to the Israelites, God's chosen people, who were in a state of fear and hiding due to the Philistine threat. Teaching Points Faith Over FearJonathan's willingness to confront the Philistines despite the odds teaches us to trust in God's power rather than succumb to fear. Initiative in Faith Jonathan did not wait for a large army or perfect conditions; he acted on his faith. We are encouraged to take steps of faith even when circumstances seem daunting. Support in Ministry The armor-bearer's role highlights the importance of supporting one another in our spiritual endeavors. We are called to be faithful companions in the work of God. God's Deliverance The passage reminds us that God often uses the few and the faithful to achieve His purposes, emphasizing reliance on His strength rather than our own. Visibility of Faith By showing themselves to the Philistines, Jonathan and his armor-bearer made their faith visible. Our faith should be evident in our actions and decisions. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Samuel 14:11?2. How does 1 Samuel 14:11 demonstrate Jonathan's faith in God's protection? 3. What can we learn from Jonathan's approach to confronting challenges in life? 4. How does Jonathan's boldness in 1 Samuel 14:11 inspire our spiritual leadership? 5. Compare Jonathan's actions with other biblical figures who showed similar courage. 6. How can we apply Jonathan's trust in God to our daily spiritual battles? 7. What does 1 Samuel 14:11 reveal about Jonathan's faith and courage? 8. How does 1 Samuel 14:11 demonstrate God's guidance in battle? 9. What historical context is important for understanding 1 Samuel 14:11? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 14? (11) And the Philistines said . . . --Easily might the sentinels of the outpost have rolled stones down the steep cliff, and hurled back the daring assailants; but they treated them with utter contempt, probably thinking to take them alive if ever they succeeded in scaling the slippery cliff.Verse 11. - Both of them discovered themselves. They had crept up the precipice unseen, but at some convenient spot near the top they so placed themselves that the garrison must see them, and waited there till their presence was observed. Behold, the Hebrews. There is no article in the Hebrew. What the Philistines say is, See! Hebrews come out of the holes wherein they had hid themselves. Jonathan and his armor-bearer step out of concealment into enemy view, declaring faith in a God who saves “by many or by few.” Their appearance at the Philistine outpost exposes the enemy’s scorn and overconfidence, yet it also signals the turning of the tide. The verse highlights a timeless principle: when God’s servants leave hiding and trust Him openly, what looks like folly to the world becomes the doorway to victory. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew So the two of themשְׁנֵיהֶ֔ם (šə·nê·hem) Number - mdc | third person masculine plural Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number) showed themselves וַיִּגָּל֣וּ (way·yig·gā·lū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 1540: To denude, to exile, to reveal to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to the outpost מַצַּ֖ב (maṣ·ṣaḇ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4673: A fixed spot, an office, a military post of the Philistines, פְּלִשְׁתִּ֑ים (pə·liš·tîm) Noun - proper - masculine plural Strong's 6430: Philistines -- inhabitants of Philistia [who] פְלִשְׁתִּ֔ים (p̄ə·liš·tîm) Noun - proper - masculine plural Strong's 6430: Philistines -- inhabitants of Philistia exclaimed, וַיֹּאמְר֣וּ (way·yō·mə·rū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 559: To utter, say “Look, הִנֵּ֤ה (hin·nêh) Interjection Strong's 2009: Lo! behold! the Hebrews עִבְרִים֙ (‘iḇ·rîm) Noun - proper - masculine plural Strong's 5680: Hebrews -- perhaps descendant of Eber, also another name for an Israelite are coming out יֹֽצְאִ֔ים (yō·ṣə·’îm) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim of מִן־ (min-) Preposition Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of the holes הַחֹרִ֖ים (ha·ḥō·rîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 2356: A cavity, socket, den in which אֲשֶׁ֥ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that they were hiding!” הִתְחַבְּאוּ־ (hiṯ·ḥab·bə·’ū-) Verb - Hitpael - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 2244: To withdraw, hide Additonal Resources 1 Samuel 14:11 Blue Letter Bible1 Samuel 14:11 Bible Gateway 1 Samuel 14:11 Bible.com 1 Samuel 14:11 NIV |
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