1 Samuel 14:42

Conservative English Version

Saul told Ahijah, "Now ask the LORD to decide between Jonathan and me." The answer came back that Jonathan had sinned.

Cross References

Proverbs 16:33

We make our own decisions, but the LORD alone determines what happens.

Proverbs 18:18

Drawing straws is one way to settle a difficult case.

Jonah 1:7

Finally, the sailors got together and said, "Let's ask our gods to show us who caused all this trouble." It turned out to be Jonah.

Joshua 7:18

Finally, Joshua brought each man in Zabdi's family to the LORD, and the LORD showed that Achan was the guilty one.

1 Samuel 14:41

Then Saul prayed, "Our LORD, God of Israel, why haven't you answered me today? Please show us who sinned. Was it my son Jonathan and I, or was it your people Israel?" The answer came back that Jonathan or Saul had sinned, not the army.

1 Samuel 14:43

"Jonathan," Saul exclaimed, "tell me what you did!" "I dipped the end of my walking stick in some honey and ate a little. Now you say I have to die!"