Matthew Poole and continuators on 1 Samuel 14:1

NOW it came to pass upon a day, that Jonathan the son of Saul said unto the young man that bare his armour, Come, and let us go over to the Philistines garison , that is on the other side : but he told not his father .

This was a rash and foolish Attempt, if it be examined by common Rules; but not so, if we consider the singular promises made to the Israelites, That one should chase a thousand, &c. and especially the heroical and extraordinary Motions which were then frequently put into the minds of gallant Men, by Gods Spirit, whereby they undertook and accomplished noble and wonderful things; as did Sampson, and David and his Worthies.

Beyond that Rocky Passage described below, v. 4, 13. which he pointed at with his hand.

Lest he should hinder him in so improbable an Enterprize. Nor was it necessary he should inform him of it, because he had a Commission from his Father, to Fight when he saw occasion; as he had done without his Fathers privity, Chap. 13. 3.

Marginal references: Or, there was a day.