Jonathan Assassinates Governor – King Saul – The Brick Bible

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Saul's wife was Ahinoam. His sons were Jonathan, Ishvi, and Malchishua. His daughters were Merab and Michal.

1 of 8 1 Samuel 14:49–50

There was intense fighting with the Philistines throughout Saul's lifetime. The general in charge of his army was his uncle Abner.

2 of 8 1 Samuel 14:51–52

But no blacksmith could be found in all the land of Israel because the Philistines had said, 'Otherwise the Hebrews will make swords and spears!'

3 of 8 1 Samuel 13:19

So the Israelites would go down to the Philistines to get their plowshares, mattocks, axes, and scythes sharpened.

4 of 8 1 Samuel 13:20

The price was two thirds of a shekel for sharpening plowshares and mattocks, and a third of a shekel for sharpening forks and axes.

5 of 8 1 Samuel 13:21

So no one in the army had a sword or a spear. Only Saul and his son Jonathan had them.

6 of 8 1 Samuel 13:22

And Jonathan killed the Philistine governor at Geba.

7 of 8 1 Samuel 13:3

And the Philistines heard about this.

8 of 8 1 Samuel 13:3

Saul Rejected for Seeking God's Favor

Saul Rejected for Seeking God's Favor