1 Samuel 19:6

God's Word

Saul listened to Jonathan, and he promised, “I solemnly swear, as the Lord lives, he will not be killed.”

Cross References

Psalm 15:4

The one who despises those rejected by God but honors those who fear the Lord. The one who makes a promise and does not break it, even though he is hurt by it.

Proverbs 31:8

“Speak out for the one who cannot speak, for the rights of those who are doomed.

Jeremiah 5:2

People say, “As the Lord lives …” Yet, they lie when they take this oath.

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 19:5

He risked his life and killed the Philistine Goliath, and the Lord gave all Israel a great victory. When you saw it, you rejoiced. Why then should you sin by shedding David’s innocent blood for no reason?”

1 Samuel 19:7

Jonathan told David all of this. Then Jonathan took David to Saul. So David was returned to his former status in Saul’s court.

1 Samuel 28:10

But Saul took an oath in the Lord’s name, “I solemnly swear, as the Lord lives, you will not be harmed if you do this.”