1 Samuel 19:6

New Century Version

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

Cross References

Psalm 15:4

They do not respect hateful people but honor those who honor the Lord. They keep their promises to their neighbors, even when it hurts.

Proverbs 31:8

“Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves; defend the rights of all those who have nothing.

Jeremiah 5:2

Although the people say, ‘As surely as the Lord lives!’ they don’t really mean it.”

1 Samuel 14:39

As surely as the Lord lives who has saved Israel, even if my son Jonathan did the sin, he must die.” But no one in the army spoke.

1 Samuel 19:5

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

1 Samuel 19:7

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

1 Samuel 28:10

Saul made a promise to the woman in the name of the Lord. He said, “As surely as the Lord lives, you won’t be punished for this.”