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 For men like Jonathan, then, fighting was a matter of loyal service to Jehovah God. And Jehovah blessed Jonathan's efforts. Soon after Saul became king, he appointed his son to command 1,000 Soldiers, and Jonathan led them to attack a Philistine garrison at Geba. Poorly armed though his men were, with Jehovah's help Jonathan won the day. In response, however,the Philistines amassed a huge force. Many of Saul's soldiers were terrified. Some ran off and hid, and a few even switched sides! But Jonathan's courage never faded. - 1 SAMUEL 13:2-7; 14:21.

On the day described at th outset, Jonathan decided to slip away with only his armor-bearor at his side. As they approached the Pklhilistine outpost atichmash, Jonathan revealed his plan to his armor-bearor. They would show themselves plainly to the Philistine soldiers up there. If the Philistines challenged the two of them to come on up against them, this would be a sign  that Jehovah would help his servants. The armor-bearor readily agreed, perhaps moved by Jonathan's powerful words: "Nothing can hinder Jehovah from saving by many or by few. -( 1 SAMUEL 14:6-10.) What did he mean? 

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