1 Samuel 14:6

14:6 Jonathan said to his armor bearer, “Come on, let’s go over to the garrison of these uncircumcised men. Perhaps the Lord will intervene ¹  for us. Nothing can prevent the Lord from delivering, whether by many or by a few.”

1 Samuel 20:2

20:2 Jonathan ²  said to him, “By no means are you going to die! My father does nothing ³  large or small without making me aware of it. ⁴  Why would my father hide this matter from me? It just won’t happen!”

1 Samuel 21:8

21:8 David said to Ahimelech, “Is there no sword or spear here at your disposal? I don’t have my own sword or equipment in hand due to the urgency of the king’s instructions.”

1 Samuel 22:15

22:15 Was it just today that I began to inquire of God on his behalf? Far be it from me! The king should not accuse ⁵  his servant or any of my father’s house. For your servant is not aware of all this – not in whole or in part!” ⁶ 

[14:6]  ¹ tn Heb “act.”

[20:2]  ² tn Heb “he”; the referent (Jonathan) has been specified in the translation for clarity.

[20:2]  ³ tc The translation follows the Qere, many medieval Hebrew mss, and the ancient versions in reading “he will not do,” rather than the Kethib of the MT (“do to him”).

[20:2]  ⁴ tn Heb “without uncovering my ear.”

[22:15]  ³ tn Heb “set a matter against.”

[22:15]  ⁴ tn Heb “small or great.”