1 Samuel 20:31

New English Translation

For as long as this son of Jesse is alive on the earth, you and your kingdom will not be established. Now, send some men and bring him to me. For he is as good as dead!”

Cross References

2 Samuel 12:5

Then David became very angry at this man. He said to Nathan, “As surely as the Lord lives, the man who did this deserves to die!

2 Samuel 19:28

After all, there was no one in the entire house of my grandfather who did not deserve death from my lord the king. But instead you allowed me to eat at your own table! What further claim do I have to ask the king for anything?”

Psalm 79:11

Listen to the painful cries of the prisoners! Use your great strength to set free those condemned to die!

1 Samuel 19:6

Saul accepted Jonathan’s advice and took an oath, “As surely as the Lord lives, he will not be put to death.”

1 Samuel 20:30

Saul became angry with Jonathan and said to him, “You stupid traitor! Don’t I realize that to your own disgrace and to the disgrace of your mother’s nakedness you have chosen this son of Jesse?

1 Samuel 20:8

You must be loyal to your servant, for you have made a covenant with your servant in the Lord’s name. If I am guilty, you yourself kill me! Why bother taking me to your father?”

1 Samuel 23:17

He said to him, “Don’t be afraid! For the hand of my father Saul cannot find you. You will rule over Israel, and I will be your second in command. Even my father Saul realizes this.”

1 Samuel 26:16

This failure on your part isn’t good! As surely as the Lord lives, you people who have not protected your lord, the Lord’s chosen one, are as good as dead! Now look where the king’s spear and the jug of water that was by his head are!”