1 Samuel 14:9 net — If they say to us,‘Stay put until we approach you,’ we will stay right there and not go up to them.

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"If they say to us,‘Stay put until we approach you,’ we will stay right there and not go up to them."

— 1 Samuel 14:9, NET Bible

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1 Samuel 14 — Context

6

Jonathan said to his armor bearer,“Come on, let’s go over to the garrison of these uncircumcised men. Perhaps the LORD will intervene for us. Nothing can prevent the LORD from delivering, whether by many or by a few.”

7

His armor bearer said to him,“Do everything that is on your mind. Do as you’re inclined. I’m with you all the way!”

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Jonathan replied,“All right! We’ll go over to these men and fight them.

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If they say to us,‘Stay put until we approach you,’ we will stay right there and not go up to them.

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But if they say,‘Come up against us,’ we will go up. For in that case the LORD has given them into our hand– it will be a sign to us.”

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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.”

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Then the men of the garrison said to Jonathan and his armor bearer,“Come on up to us so we can teach you a thing or two!” Then Jonathan said to his armor bearer,“Come up behind me, for the LORD has given them into the hand of Israel!”

1 Samuel 14:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Samuel 14:9 say?
1 Samuel 14:9 in the NET Bible reads: “If they say to us,‘Stay put until we approach you,’ we will stay right there and not go up to them.”
Where is 1 Samuel 14:9 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 14:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 14, verse 9.
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 14:9.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 14:9 in?
1 Samuel 14:9 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 14:9?
1 Samuel 14:9 reads (NET): “If they say to us,‘Stay put until we approach you,’ we will stay right there and not go up to them.” 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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