1 Samuel 20:32 meaning and explanation

“Why must he be put to death?” Jonathan replied. “What has he done?”

1 Samuel 20:32, Berean Standard Bible

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Jonathan speaks these words at the New Moon feast, after Saul has raged at him for defending David and has ordered David brought in to be killed. Jonathan's question echoes David's own opening plea in verse 1 and presses Saul for a reason where none exists.

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