1 Samuel 13:3

the garrison of the Philistines See note on 1 Samuel 10:5.

Saul blew the trumpet Heralds blowing trumpets to attract attention carried the news of Jonathan's daring exploit throughout the country to prepare the people for a speedy summons to fight for their liberty. Cp. Judges 3:27; Jdg 6:34; 2 Samuel 20:1.

Let the Hebrews hear The name "Hebrews" is generally employed only by foreigners, or in speaking to foreigners. See note on 1 Samuel 4:6. If the text is correct, it is here used (cp. 1 Samuel 13:7) to place the nationality of Israel in contrast with the Philistines, or to describe them from the Philistine point of view as the subject race. But the Sept. reads "The slaves have revolted," and it may be conjectured that we should transpose the words, and read "The Philistines heard saying, The slaves (or, the Hebrews) have revolted." The consonants of the Hebrew words for "slaves" and "Hebrews" are almost identical, and are constantly liable to be confused.