1 Samuel 14:41

41 So Saul said to the Lord, "God of Israel, give us the right [decision]."[a] Jonathan and Saul were selected, and the troops were cleared [of the charge].

1 Samuel 14:41 In-Context

39 As surely as the Lord lives who saves Israel, even if it is because of my son Jonathan, he must die!" Not one of the troops answered him.
40 So he said to all Israel, "You will be on one side, and I and my son Jonathan will be on the other side." And the troops replied, "Do whatever you want."
41 So Saul said to the Lord, "God of Israel, give us the right [decision]." Jonathan and Saul were selected, and the troops were cleared [of the charge].
42 Then Saul said, "Cast [the lot] between me and my son Jonathan," and Jonathan was selected.
43 Saul commanded him, "Tell me what you did." Jonathan told him, "I tasted a little honey with the end of the staff I was carrying. I am ready to die!"

Footnotes 1

  • [a]. LXX reads Israel, why have You not answered Your servant today? If the unrighteousness is in me or in my son Jonathan, Lord God of Israel, give Urim; but if the guilt is in Your people Israel, give Thummim."
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