1 Samuel 14:9 · KJV
"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."
King James Version
What does 1 Samuel 14:9 mean? →Passage Context
7And his armourbearer said unto him, Do all that is in thine heart: turn thee; behold, I am with thee according to thy heart.
8Then said Jonathan, Behold, we will pass over unto these men, and we will discover ourselves unto them.
9If 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.
10But if they say thus, Come up unto us; then we will go up: for the LORD hath delivered them into our hand: and this shall be a sign unto us.
11And both of them discovered themselves unto the garrison of the Philistines: and the Philistines said, Behold, the Hebrews come forth out of the holes where they had hid themselves.
Reflection Questions
1
How do you communicate your plans to others?
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What do you do when faced with uncertainty?
3
When have you had to wait for a response before acting?
Life Application
communication
Practice clear communication in your relationships, ensuring that everyone understands their roles and expectations.
patience
In situations requiring a response, exercise patience and wait for the right moment to act.
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