1 Samuel 14:38-40

GOD’S WORD Translation

³⁸ So Saul ordered all the leaders of the troops, “Come here! Find out what sin was committed today. ³⁹ I solemnly swear, as the Lord and Savior of Israel lives, even if it is my son Jonathan ⌞who did it⌟, he must die.” But not one of the soldiers replied.

⁴⁰ Saul told all Israel, “You stand on one side, and my son Jonathan and I will stand on the other side.”

“Do whatever you think is best,” the troops responded to Saul.