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1051 BC: The Battle of Michmash and the Courage of Jonathan

Published: Sept. 20, 2014, 1 p.m.

Jonathan sneaks out of the Israelite camp with his armor bearer and goes to pick a fight with the better armed and more numerous Philistines. He approaches a Philistines garrison at the Michmash pass, with cliffs on either side and in one of the most unwise military strategies of all time, Jonathan and his armor bearer attack the Philistines, showing outrageous courage and bravery and boldness. God, who is drawn to faith, answers by delivering Jonathan and bringing victory to Israel.

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