1 SAMUEL 14:1-52 NLT TEXT NOTES

*1 Sam 14:2 Or around the rock of Rimmon; compare Judg 20:45, 47; 21:13.

*1 Sam 14:14 Hebrew half a yoke; a “yoke” was the amount of land plowed by a pair of yoked oxen in one day.

*1 Sam 14:16 As in Greek version; Hebrew reads they went and there.

*1 Sam 14:18 As in some Greek manuscripts; Hebrew reads “Bring the Ark of God.” For at that time the Ark of God was with the Israelites.

*1 Sam 14:19 Hebrew Withdraw your hand.

*1 Sam 14:27 Or his eyes brightened; similarly in 14:29.

*1 Sam 14:41 Greek version adds If the fault is with me or my son Jonathan, respond with Urim; but if the men of Israel are at fault, respond with Thummim.

*1 Sam 14:47 As in Greek version; Hebrew reads he acted wickedly.

*1 Sam 14:49 Hebrew Ishvi, a variant name for Ishbosheth; also known as Esh-baal.