Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

From the blood of the slain, from the fat of the mighty, the bow of Jonathan turned not back, and the sword of Saul returned not empty.

Bible References

The bow

1 Samuel 14:6
Jonathan told his armor bearer, "Come, let's go over to the garrison of these uncircumcised ones. Perhaps the LORD will work for us, since nothing prevents the LORD from delivering, whether by many or by a few."
1 Samuel 18:4
Jonathan took off the robe that he had on and gave it to David, along with his coat, his sword, his bow, and his belt.
Isaiah 34:6
The LORD has a sword bathed in blood; it's covered with fat, with the blood of lambs and goats, and with fat from the kidneys of rams." "For the LORD holds a sacrifice in Bozrah, and a great slaughter in the land of Edom.

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