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’ garrison, that is on the other side. But he told not his father.

Cross-reference

1 Samuel 14:39-45 recounts Saul's oath and the near-execution of Jonathan, directly following Jonathan's secret raid.

1 Samuel 13:2 Historical context

1 Samuel 13:2 sets the military positions with Jonathan at Gibeah and Saul at Michmash, providing background for Jonathan's plan.

1 Samuel 13:22 Historical context

1 Samuel 13:22 notes that only Saul and Jonathan had weapons, explaining why Jonathan's solo attack was necessary.

In 1 Samuel 13:3, Jonathan also attacked a Philistine outpost; here he again initiates a bold raid without telling Saul.

1 Samuel 13:23 Historical context

1 Samuel 13:23 mentions the Philistine outpost at Mikmash, the same pass Jonathan targets here. Provides geographical context.

1 Samuel 31:2 records Jonathan's death in battle with the Philistines—the same enemy he bravely faced here.