1 Samuel 14:39 meaning and explanation
As surely as the LORD who saves Israel lives, even if it is my son Jonathan, he must die!” But not one of the troops said a word.
1 Samuel 14:39, Berean Standard Bible
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Saul is speaking to the leaders of Israel after God refused to answer his inquiry about pursuing the Philistines. To find the cause, Saul has cast lots, and the lot fell on Jonathan, who unknowingly broke Saul's rash oath by tasting honey.
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