1 Samuel 14:9 web — If they say thus to us, 'Wait until we come to you!' then we will stand still in our place, and will not go up to them.

World English Bible

"If they say thus to us, 'Wait until we come to you!' then we will stand still in our place, and will not go up to them."

— 1 Samuel 14:9, World English Bible

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1 Samuel 14 — Context

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Jonathan said to the young man who bore his armor, "Come, and let us go over to the garrison of these uncircumcised. It may be that Yahweh will work for us; for there is no restraint on Yahweh to save by many or by few."

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His armor bearer said to him, "Do all that is in your heart. Turn and, behold, I am with you according to your heart."

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Then Jonathan said, "Behold, we will pass over to the men, and we will reveal ourselves to them.

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If they say thus to us, 'Wait until we come to you!' then we will stand still in our place, and will not go up to them.

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But if they say this, 'Come up to us!' then we will go up; for Yahweh has delivered them into our hand. This shall be the sign to us."

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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!"

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The men of the garrison answered Jonathan and his armor bearer, and said, "Come up to us, and we will show you something!" Jonathan said to his armor bearer, "Come up after me; for Yahweh has delivered them into the hand of Israel."

1 Samuel 14:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 14:9 say?
1 Samuel 14:9 in the World English Bible reads: “If they say thus to us, 'Wait until we come to you!' then we will stand still in our place, and will 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 (WEB): “If they say thus to us, 'Wait until we come to you!' then we will stand still in our place, and will 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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