KJV ORIGINAL
And his armourbearer said unto him, Do all that is in thine heart: turn thee; behold, I am with thee according to thy heart.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
His armor-bearer said to him, 'Do whatever is in your heart. Go ahead - look, I'm with you completely, ready to follow your lead.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The armor-bearer is telling Jonathan that he will faithfully support whatever bold action Jonathan wants to take.
📚 Historical Context
This takes place during the conflict between Israel and the Philistines, when Jonathan (King Saul's son) was contemplating a daring attack on an enemy outpost. In ancient warfare, an armor-bearer was a trusted companion who carried a warrior's weapons and fought alongside him. This moment shows the deep loyalty and courage of Jonathan's servant as they prepared to take on impossible odds together.
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