1 Samuel 14:40

God's Word

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.

Cross References

2 Samuel 15:15

The king’s servants told him, “No matter what happens, we are Your Majesty’s servants.”

1 Samuel 1:23

“Do what you think is best,” her husband Elkanah told her. “Wait until you’ve weaned him. May the Lord keep his word.” The woman stayed and nursed her son until she had weaned him.

1 Samuel 14:36

Saul said ⌞to his men⌟, “Let’s attack the Philistines tonight and take their possessions until the light of dawn. And let’s not leave any of them ⌞alive⌟.” “Do whatever you think is best,” they responded. But the priest said, “Let’s consult God first.”

1 Samuel 14:39

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.

1 Samuel 14:41

Then Saul said to the Lord, “O God of Israel, why didn’t you answer me today? If this sin is mine or my son Jonathan’s, Lord God of Israel, ⌞let the priest⌟ draw Urim. But if it is in your people Israel, ⌞let him⌟ draw Thummim.” Jonathan and Saul were chosen, and the people were freed ⌞from guilt⌟.

1 Samuel 14:7

His armorbearer answered him, “Do whatever you have in mind. Go ahead! I agree with you.”