KJV ORIGINAL
But when he defied Israel, Jonathan the son of Shimea David’s brother slew him.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
But when he challenged Israel, Jonathan the son of Shimea (David's brother) killed him.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse shows how God protected Israel when a giant warrior challenged them - David's nephew Jonathan defeated the enemy.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of a passage describing battles with Philistine giants, likely relatives of Goliath whom David had defeated years earlier. Jonathan was David's nephew, showing that courage and faith in God's protection ran in David's family line. These battles took place during David's reign as king when Israel was establishing its dominance over surrounding enemies.
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