I Samuel 14,15

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by: Lowell Harrup

11/08/2025

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These chapters are lessons in receiving mercy. We determine our own judgement by how we treat other people. In 1 Samuel 14, Saul’s son Jonathan, with his armor bearer, acted heroically and turned the tide of battle (14:1-23). To push his men, Saul foolishly ordered that none were to eat until evening at penalty of death.   Jonathan innocently tasted some honey, was discovered, and Saul would have killed his own son mercilessly if not restrained (v43-46).

Chapter 15 records Saul’s deliberate disobedience. When confronted by Samuel, Saul denied the charge, then blamed the people and God. He wanted mercy, but would not give it (Matt. 5:7).  Mercy is within reach of us all, but only if we are willing to give mercy.

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These chapters are lessons in receiving mercy. We determine our own judgement by how we treat other people. In 1 Samuel 14, Saul’s son Jonathan, with his armor bearer, acted heroically and turned the tide of battle (14:1-23). To push his men, Saul foolishly ordered that none were to eat until evening at penalty of death.   Jonathan innocently tasted some honey, was discovered, and Saul would have killed his own son mercilessly if not restrained (v43-46).

Chapter 15 records Saul’s deliberate disobedience. When confronted by Samuel, Saul denied the charge, then blamed the people and God. He wanted mercy, but would not give it (Matt. 5:7).  Mercy is within reach of us all, but only if we are willing to give mercy.

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