Devine Scripture

1 Samuel 14:39

1 Samuel chapter 14 · verse 39 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

For, as Jehovah liveth, who saveth Israel, though it be in Jonathan my son, he shall surely die. But there was not a man among all the people that answered him.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

For, as the Lord liveth, which saveth Israel, though it be in Jonathan my son, he shall surely die. But there was not a man among all the people that answered him.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

For, as Jehovah liveth, who saveth Israel, though it be in Jonathan my son, he shall surely die. But there was not a man among all the people that answered him.

Context

v.38And Saul said, Draw nigh hither, all ye chiefs of the people; and know and see wherein this sin hath been this day.

v.39This passage

v.40Then said he unto all Israel, Be ye on one side, and I and Jonathan my son will be on the other side. And the people said unto Saul, Do what seemeth good unto thee.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 2 Samuel 12:5

    And David’s anger was greatly kindled against the man; and he said to Nathan, As Jehovah liveth, the man that hath done this is worthy to die:

  • 1 Samuel 14:24

    And the men of Israel were distressed that day; for Saul had adjured the people, saying, Cursed be the man that eateth any food until it be evening, and I be avenged on mine enemies. So none of the people tasted food.

  • 1 Samuel 19:6

    And Saul hearkened unto the voice of Jonathan: and Saul sware, As Jehovah liveth, he shall not be put to death.

  • 1 Samuel 14:44

    And Saul said, God do so and more also; for thou shalt surely die, Jonathan.

  • 1 Samuel 28:10

    And Saul sware to her by Jehovah, saying, As Jehovah liveth, there shall no punishment happen to thee for this thing.

  • Ecclesiastes 9:2

    All things come alike to all: there is one event to the righteous and to the wicked; to the good and to the clean and to the unclean; to him that sacrificeth and to him that sacrificeth not; as is the good, so is the sinner; and he that sweareth, as he that feareth an oath.