We are in 1 Samuel 14, Jonathan strikes out on his own to attack the Philistines and in the process reveals Saul’s lack of faith. We point out several of the connections to Jonathan and Gideon, and how this sets up for Saul’s connection to another of Israel’s judges. Considered to be one of the finest Hebrew narrative ever recorded, we look discuss Jonathan’s strategy, why he would have made a great king, and the faith of his unarmed armor bearer.

Scriptures from this Episode:

1 Samuel 14

1 Samuel 4:12-22 and 1:22-26

1 Kings 22:10

Genesis 3

Judges 6, 16;28

Amos 8:8

Job 9:6

Proverbs 30:21

Psalm 77:18

Resources from this Episode:

The Rubin Edition Of The Prophets: Samuel 1 And 2 (Art Scroll Series) by Nosson Scherman (Book)

Faith and Other Oddities: Spotted Goats, Stolen Idols, and More (Podcast) - https://bit.ly/3v7uVNM

Faith and Other Oddities: Gideon Episodes - https://bit.ly/2Pk4a9M