TBESH · H9001
/וַ · v · &
Verbal vav: joined to verb with no intervening prefix (usually conversive) (futurepast)
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/וַ (v) means “&” in the TBESH Hebrew lexicon from STEPBible.
Pronunciation guide: v STEP transliteration; pronunciation varies by reading tradition.
/וַ · v · &
Verbal vav: joined to verb with no intervening prefix (usually conversive) (futurepast)
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“Very well,” said Jonathan, “we will cross over toward these men and show ourselves to them.
Read word by wordIf they say, ‘Wait until we come to you,’ then we will stay where we are and will not go up to them.
Read word by wordBut if they say, ‘Come on up,’ then we will go up, because this will be our sign that the LORD has delivered them into our hands.”
Read word by wordSo the two of them showed themselves to the outpost of the Philistines, who exclaimed, “Look, the Hebrews are coming out of the holes in which they were hiding!”
Read word by wordSo the men of the outpost called out to Jonathan and his armor-bearer, “Come on up, and we will teach you a lesson!” “Follow me,” Jonathan told his armor-bearer, “for the LORD has delivered them into the hand of Israel.”
Read word by wordSo Jonathan climbed up on his hands and feet, with his armor-bearer behind him. And the Philistines fell before Jonathan, and his armor-bearer followed and finished them off.
Read word by wordIn that first assault, Jonathan and his armor-bearer struck down about twenty men in about half an acre of land.
Read word by wordThen panic struck the Philistines in the camp, in the field, and among all the people. Even those in the outposts and raiding parties trembled. Indeed, the earth quaked, and panic spread from God.
Read word by wordNow when Saul’s watchmen at Gibeah in Benjamin looked and saw the troops melting away and scattering in every direction,
Read word by wordSaul said to the troops who were with him, “Call the roll and see who has left us.” And when they had called the roll, they saw that Jonathan and his armor-bearer were not there.
Read word by wordThen Saul said to Ahijah, “Bring the ark of God.” (For at that time it was with the Israelites.)
Read word by wordWhile Saul was talking to the priest, the commotion in the Philistine camp continued to increase. So Saul said to the priest, “Withdraw your hand.”
Read word by wordThen Saul and all his troops assembled and marched to the battle, and they found the Philistines in total confusion, with each man wielding the sword against his neighbor.
Read word by wordWhen all the Israelites who had been hiding in the hill country of Ephraim heard that the Philistines were fleeing, they also joined the battle in close pursuit.
Read word by wordSo the LORD saved Israel that day, and the battle moved on beyond Beth-aven.
Read word by wordNow the men of Israel were in distress that day, for Saul had placed the troops under an oath, saying, “Cursed is the man who eats any food before evening, before I have taken vengeance on my enemies.” So none of the troops tasted any food.
Read word by wordThen all the troops entered the forest, and there was honey on the ground.
Read word by wordAnd when they entered the forest and saw the flowing honey, not one of them put his hand to his mouth, because they feared the oath.
Read word by wordJonathan, however, had not heard that his father had bound the people with the oath. So he reached out the end of the staff in his hand, dipped it into the honeycomb, and put his hand to his mouth, and his eyes brightened.
Read word by wordThen one of the soldiers told him, “Your father bound the troops with a solemn oath, saying, ‘Cursed is the man who eats food today.’ That is why the people are faint.”
Read word by word“My father has brought trouble to the land,” Jonathan replied. “Just look at how my eyes have brightened because I tasted a little of this honey.
Read word by wordThat day, after the Israelites had struck down the Philistines from Michmash to Aijalon, the people were very faint.
Read word by wordSo they rushed greedily to the plunder, taking sheep, cattle, and calves. They slaughtered them on the ground and ate meat with the blood still in it.
Read word by wordThen someone reported to Saul: “Look, the troops are sinning against the LORD by eating meat with the blood still in it.” “You have broken faith,” said Saul. “Roll a large stone over here at once.”
Read word by wordThen he said, “Go among the troops and tell them, ‘Each man must bring me his ox or his sheep, slaughter them in this place, and then eat. Do not sin against the LORD by eating meat with the blood still in it.’” So that night everyone brought his ox and slaughtered it there.
Read word by wordThen Saul built an altar to the LORD; it was the first time he had built an altar to the LORD.
Read word by wordAnd Saul said, “Let us go down after the Philistines by night and plunder them until dawn, leaving no man alive!” “Do what seems good to you,” the troops replied. But the priest said, “We must consult God here.”
Read word by wordSo Saul inquired of God, “Shall I go down after the Philistines? Will You give them into the hand of Israel?” But God did not answer him that day.
Read word by wordTherefore Saul said, “Come here, all you leaders of the troops, and let us investigate how this sin has occurred today.
Read word by wordThen Saul said to all Israel, “You stand on one side, and I and my son Jonathan will stand on the other side.” “Do what seems good to you,” the troops replied.
Read word by wordSo Saul said to the LORD, the God of Israel, “Why have You not answered Your servant this day? If the fault is with me or my son Jonathan, respond with Urim, but if the fault is with the men of Israel, respond with Thummim.” And Jonathan and Saul were selected, but the people were cleared of the charge.
Read word by wordThen Saul said, “Cast the lot between me and my son Jonathan.” And Jonathan was selected.
Read word by word“Tell me what you have done,” Saul commanded him. So Jonathan told him, “I only tasted a little honey with the end of the staff that was in my hand. And now I must die?”
Read word by wordAnd Saul declared, “May God punish me, and ever so severely, if you, Jonathan, do not surely die!”
Read word by wordBut the people said to Saul, “Must Jonathan die—he who accomplished such a great deliverance for Israel? Never! As surely as the LORD lives, not a hair of his head will fall to the ground, for with God’s help he has accomplished this today.” So the people rescued Jonathan, and he did not die.
Read word by wordThen Saul gave up his pursuit of the Philistines, and the Philistines returned to their own land.
Read word by wordAfter Saul had assumed the kingship over Israel, he fought against all his enemies on every side—the Moabites, the Ammonites, the Edomites, the kings of Zobah, and the Philistines. Wherever he turned, he routed them.
Read word by wordHe fought valiantly and defeated the Amalekites, delivering Israel from the hands of its plunderers.
Read word by wordNow the sons of Saul were Jonathan, Ishvi, and Malchishua. His two daughters were named Merab (his firstborn) and Michal (his younger daughter).
Read word by wordAnd the war with the Philistines was fierce for all the days of Saul. So whenever he noticed any strong or brave man, Saul would enlist him.
Read word by wordThen Samuel said to Saul, “The LORD sent me to anoint you king over His people Israel. Now therefore, listen to the words of the LORD.
Read word by wordNow go and attack the Amalekites and devote to destruction all that belongs to them. Do not spare them, but put to death men and women, children and infants, oxen and sheep, camels and donkeys.’”
Read word by wordSo Saul summoned the troops and numbered them at Telaim—200,000 foot soldiers and 10,000 men of Judah.
Read word by wordSaul came to the city of Amalek and lay in wait in the valley.
Read word by wordAnd he warned the Kenites, “Since you showed kindness to all the Israelites when they came up out of Egypt, go on and get away from the Amalekites. Otherwise I will sweep you away with them.” So the Kenites moved away from the Amalekites.
Read word by wordThen Saul struck down the Amalekites all the way from Havilah to Shur, which is east of Egypt.
Read word by wordHe captured Agag king of Amalek alive, but devoted all the others to destruction with the sword.
Read word by wordSaul and his troops spared Agag, along with the best of the sheep and cattle, the fat calves and lambs, and the best of everything else. They were unwilling to devote them to destruction, but they devoted to destruction all that was despised and worthless.
Read word by wordThen the word of the LORD came to Samuel, saying,
Read word by word“I regret that I have made Saul king, for he has turned away from following Me and has not carried out My instructions.” And Samuel was distressed and cried out to the LORD all that night.
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