1 Samuel 14:40

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Saul told his army, “You stand on that side of the priest, and Jonathan and I will stand on the other side.” Everyone agreed.

Cross References

2 Samuel 15:15

The officials said, “Your Majesty, we'll do whatever you say.”

1 Samuel 1:23

“You know what's best,” Elkanah said. “Stay here until it's time to stop nursing him. I'm sure the LORD will help you do what you have promised.” Hannah did not go to Shiloh until she stopped nursing Samuel.

1 Samuel 14:36

Saul said, “Let's attack the Philistines again while it's still dark. We can fight them all night. Let's kill them and take everything they own!” The people answered, “We will do whatever you want.” “Wait!” Ahijah the priest said. “Let's ask God what we should do.”

1 Samuel 14:39

I swear by the living LORD that whoever sinned must die, even if it turns out to be my own son Jonathan.” No one said a word.

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 14:7

“Do whatever you want,” the soldier answered. “I'll be with you.”