1 Samuel 14:8 bbe — Then Jonathan said, Now we will go over to these men and let them see us.

Bible in Basic English

"Then Jonathan said, Now we will go over to these men and let them see us."

— 1 Samuel 14:8, Bible in Basic English

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1 Samuel 14 — Context

5

The one rock went up on the north in front of Michmash and the other on the south in front of Geba.

6

And Jonathan said to his young servant who had his arms, Come, let us go over to the armies of these men who have no circumcision: it may be that the Lord will give us help, for there is no limit to his power; the Lord is able to give salvation by a great army or by a small band.

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And his servant said to him, Do whatever is in your mind: see, I am with you in every impulse of your heart.

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Then Jonathan said, Now we will go over to these men and let them see us.

9

If they say to us, Keep quiet where you are till we come to you; then we will keep our places and not go up to them.

10

But if they say, Come up to us; then we will go up, for the Lord has given them into our hands: and this will be the sign to us.

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And they let the Philistine force see the two of them: and the Philistines said, Look! the Hebrews are coming out of the holes where they have taken cover.

1 Samuel 14:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 14:8 say?
1 Samuel 14:8 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Then Jonathan said, Now we will go over to these men and let them see us.”
Where is 1 Samuel 14:8 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 14:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 14, verse 8.
Who wrote 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Samuel, Nathan, and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.
What is the book of 1 Samuel about?
1 Samuel marks Israel's transition from judges to kings. It traces the births and ministries of the prophet Samuel, the rise and tragic fall of Saul as Israel's first king, and the anointing of the shepherd boy David, whose faith makes him a man after God's own heart.
What are the major themes of 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel explores themes including Kingship, Prophet, Faith vs. Fear, God's Sovereign Choice, Anointing. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Samuel 14:8.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 14:8 in?
1 Samuel 14:8 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Samuel 14:8?
1 Samuel 14:8 reads (BBE): “Then Jonathan said, Now we will go over to these men and let them see us.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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