Then said Saul unto the people that were with him, Number now, and see who is gone from us. And when they had numbered, behold, Jonathan and his armourbearer were not there.
Then Saul said to the people who were with him, 'Count everyone now and see who has left us.' When they counted, they discovered that Jonathan and his armor-bearer were missing.
Saul discovers that his son Jonathan and Jonathan's armor-bearer have left the camp without permission during a tense military situation.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical context of 1 Samuel 14, King Saul and the Israelites were engaged in a tense standoff with the Philistines, a recurring enemy that often oppressed them, and Saul's son Jonathan took bold initiative by launching a surprise attack on a Philistine outpost without his father's knowledge. This verse captures the moment when Saul, back at his camp, becomes aware of unusual activity in the battle and orders a headcount of his troops. Upon counting, they discover that Jonathan and his armor-bearer are absent, revealing Jonathan's independent act of faith amid the ongoing conflict.
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