1 Samuel 14:41

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

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.

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.

Acts 1:24

Then they all prayed, “Lord, you know what everyone is like! Show us the one you have chosen

Acts 1:26

They drew names, and Matthias was chosen to join the group of the eleven apostles.

1 Samuel 14:40

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

1 Samuel 14:42

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