If they say thus unto us, Tarry until we come to you; then we will stand still in our place, and will not go up unto them.
If they tell us, 'Wait there until we come to you,' then we will stay right where we are and not climb up to them.
Jonathan is telling his armor-bearer that if the Philistine soldiers tell them to wait, they'll take that as a sign from God not to attack.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of 1 Samuel 14, Jonathan, the son of King Saul, is secretly planning a bold attack on the Philistine garrison with only his armor-bearer during a time of Israelite oppression by the Philistines. They propose using the enemy's response as a divine sign to determine whether to proceed, reflecting the reliance on God's direction in warfare. This verse specifically outlines their strategy to remain in place if the Philistines instruct them to wait.
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