1 Samuel 19:6

Good News Translation

Saul was convinced by what Jonathan said and made a vow in the Lord's name that he would not kill David.

Cross References

Psalm 15:4

They despise those whom God rejects, but honor those who obey the Lord. They always do what they promise, no matter how much it may cost.

Proverbs 31:8

“Speak up for people who cannot speak for themselves. Protect the rights of all who are helpless.

Jeremiah 5:2

Even though you claim to worship the Lord, you do not mean what you say.

1 Samuel 14:39

I promise by the living Lord, who gives Israel victory, that the guilty one will be put to death, even if he is my son Jonathan.” But no one said anything.

1 Samuel 19:5

He risked his life when he killed Goliath, and the Lord won a great victory for Israel. When you saw it, you were glad. Why, then, do you now want to do wrong to an innocent man and kill David for no reason at all?”

1 Samuel 19:7

So Jonathan called David and told him everything; then he took him to Saul, and David served the king as he had before.

1 Samuel 28:10

Then Saul made a sacred vow. “By the living Lord I promise that you will not be punished for doing this,” he told her.