1 Samuel 14
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1 Samuel 14:38-44

38Then Saul said, “Draw near here, all you chiefs of the people; investigate and see how this sin was committed today.

39For as Adonai—Israel’s deliverer—lives, even if it was by my son Jonathan, he will surely die.” But not one among all the people answered him.

40So he said to all Israel, “You stand on one side, and I and my son Jonathan will stand on the other side.” “Do what seems good in your eyes,” said the people to Saul.

41So Saul said to Adonai, “God of Israel, grant a perfect lot.” Jonathan and Saul were chosen, but the people were cleared.

42Then Saul said, “Cast the lots between me and my son Jonathan,” and Jonathan was taken.

43Then Saul said to Jonathan, “Tell me what you’ve done.” Jonathan told him saying, “I certainly did taste a little honey—with the end of the rod that was in my hand. Here I am—I must die!”

44“May God do so to me and even more,” Saul said. “You must surely die, Jonathan.”

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