1 Samuel 14:6

And Jonathan said to the young man that bare his armour, Come, and let us go over unto the garrison of these uncircumcised: it may be that the Lord will work for us: for there is no restraint to the Lord to save by many or by few.

Cross-reference

In 1 Samuel 17:36, David repeats 'uncircumcised Philistine' and expresses confidence in God — echoing Jonathan's same trust.

In 1 Samuel 17:26, David calls Goliath an 'uncircumcised Philistine' and trusts God — mirroring Jonathan's faith and language.

In 1 Samuel 17:47, David echoes Jonathan's confidence that the LORD saves not by sword or spear — same theology of divine victory.

1 Samuel 17:32 has David volunteering to fight Goliath – classic faith that God can save by one against a giant, echoing Jonathan's trust.

In 1 Samuel 31:4, Saul takes his own life in despair — a stark contrast to Jonathan's trust that God can save regardless of odds.

In 2 Chronicles 14:11, Asa prays that it is nothing for God to help whether with many or with few, directly echoing Jonathan's exact sentiment.

2 Samuel 16:12 uses the same hopeful phrase 'It may be that the Lord will...' as David trusts God amid cursing — mirroring Jonathan's faith.

2 Kings 19:4 repeats 'It may be that the Lord will...' when Hezekiah seeks God against Assyria — same trusting uncertainty as Jonathan.

In Judges 7:4-7, God reduces Gideon's army to 300 to demonstrate that He saves by few, mirroring Jonathan's confidence that numbers don't limit God's power.

Amos 5:15 Parallel

Amos 5:15 uses 'It may be that the Lord will be gracious' — a similar call to act in hope, like Jonathan's advance against the Philistines.

Zephaniah 2:3 says 'perhaps you may be hidden' — another 'perhaps' expression of trusting God for deliverance, echoing Jonathan's faith.

Zechariah 4:6 states victory comes not by might or power but by God's Spirit, aligning with Jonathan's belief that God's ability surpasses human strength.

Matthew 19:26 teaches that with God all things are possible, echoing Jonathan's confidence that nothing hinders the Lord from saving.

Genesis 17:7–11 Historical context

Genesis 17:7-11 establishes circumcision as the sign of God's covenant — the background for calling Philistines 'uncircumcised' as outsiders.

Genesis 18:14 asks 'Is anything too hard for the Lord?'—the same principle Jonathan applies to military victory, affirming God's limitless power.

1 Chronicles 19:13 echoes Jonathan's trust: 'The LORD will do what is good in his sight' — a parallel call to faith in battle.

2 Chronicles 20:12 parallels Jonathan's dependence: 'our eyes are on you' — trusting God despite being outnumbered.

In 2 Samuel 23:10, Eleazar fights alone until his hand freezes, and the LORD brings a great victory — mirroring Jonathan's faith that God can save by few.

In 2 Samuel 10:12, Joab says 'The LORD will do what is good in his sight' — a parallel trust in God's sovereign action in battle.

Judges 7:7 Parallel

Judges 7:7 has God saving Israel with 300 men – the specific fulfillment of Jonathan's principle that God can save by few.

Judges 7:2 Parallel

Judges 7:2 has God saying Israel's army is too many, lest they boast – directly parallel to Jonathan's trust in saving by few.

Joshua 23:10 states 'one puts a thousand to flight' because God fights for you – directly echoing Jonathan's principle of saving by few.

Joshua 14:12 shows Caleb trusting 'it may be that the LORD will be with me' to defeat giants – same confident faith against overwhelming odds.

Leviticus 26:8 promises that five chase a hundred—a covenant blessing showing God grants victory despite being outnumbered, matching Jonathan's faith.

1 Chronicles 10:2 records Jonathan's death in battle — a tragic outcome contrasting his bold faith here.

Isaiah 37:4 Parallel

Isaiah 37:4 uses 'perhaps' similarly — a humble hope that God will act against a powerful enemy.

Ephesians 2:11 calls Gentiles 'the uncircumcision' — echoing Jonathan's term for Philistines as outsiders to God's covenant.

In Judges 15:18, Samson calls Philistines 'the uncircumcised' after a victory — a similar use of the term for God's enemies.

Judges 15:15 shows Samson killing 1,000 Philistines with a jawbone – an example of one man defeating many by God's power.

2 Chronicles 25:8 affirms God's power to help or overthrow — the same sovereignty Jonathan trusts, but as a warning.