1 Samuel 14:39

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

I swear by the Lord who saves Israel, that even if my own son Jonathan sinned, he must die.” None of the people said a word.

Cross References

2 Samuel 12:5

David became very angry with the rich man. He said to Nathan, “As the Lord lives, the man who did this should die!

1 Samuel 14:44

Saul said, “I made an oath and asked God to punish me if I didn’t keep it. Jonathan, you must die.”

1 Samuel 14:24

But Saul made a big mistake that day. He made this oath: “If any man eats food before evening comes, before I finish defeating my enemies, he will be under a curse.” He made the soldiers promise not to eat. So none of them ate anything.

Ecclesiastes 9:2

But, there is one thing that happens to everyone—we all die! Death comes to good people and bad people. Death comes to those who are pure and to those who are not pure. Death comes to those who give sacrifices and to those who don’t give sacrifices. Good people will die just as sinners do. Those who make promises to God will die just as those who are afraid to make those promises.

1 Samuel 28:10

Saul used the Lord’s name to make a promise to the woman. He said, “As surely as the Lord lives, you won’t be punished for doing this.”

1 Samuel 22:16

But the king said, “Ahimelech, you and all your relatives must die.”

1 Samuel 20:31

As long as Jesse’s son lives, you will never be king and have a kingdom. Now, bring David to me! He is a dead man.”

1 Samuel 19:6

Saul listened to Jonathan and made a promise. He said, “As surely as the Lord lives, David won’t be put to death.”

1 Samuel 14:40

Then Saul said to all the Israelites, “You stand on this side. I and my son Jonathan will stand on the other side.” The soldiers answered, “As you wish, sir.”

2 Samuel 14:21

The king said to Joab, “Look, I will do what I promised. Now please bring back the young man Absalom.”