1 Samuel 19:6

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

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

Cross References

Jeremiah 5:2

The people make promises and say, ‘As the Lord lives.’ But they don’t really mean it!”

Psalm 15:4

They hate those who fail to please God and honor those who respect the Lord. If they make a promise to their neighbor, they do what they promised.

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 14:39

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.

1 Samuel 19:5

He risked his life when he killed the Philistine. The Lord won a great victory for all Israel. You saw it, and you were happy. Why do you want to hurt David? He’s innocent. There is no reason to kill him.”

1 Samuel 19:7

So Jonathan called David and told him everything that was said. Then Jonathan brought David to Saul, and David was with Saul as before.

Proverbs 31:8

Speak up for people who cannot speak for themselves. Help people who are in trouble.