1 Samuel 14:40

New International Reader's Version

Then Saul said to all the Israelites, “You stand over there. I and my son Jonathan will stand over here.” “Do what you think is best,” they replied.

Cross References

2 Samuel 15:15

The king’s officials answered him, “You are our king and master. We’re ready to do anything you want.”

1 Samuel 1:23

Her husband Elkanah told her, “Do what you think is best. Stay here at home until Samuel doesn’t need you to breast-feed him anymore. May the Lord make his promise to you come true.” So Hannah stayed home. She breast-fed her son until he didn’t need her milk anymore.

1 Samuel 14:36

Saul said, “Let’s go down and chase after the Philistines tonight. Let’s not leave even one of them alive. Let’s take everything they have before morning.” “Do what you think is best,” they replied. But the priest said, “Let’s ask God for advice first.”

1 Samuel 14:39

The Lord is the one who rescues Israel. You can be sure that the Lord lives. And you can be just as sure that the sinner must die. He must die even if he’s my son Jonathan.” But no one said anything.

1 Samuel 14:41

Then Saul prayed to the Lord, the God of Israel. He said, “Why haven’t you answered your servant today? If I or my son Jonathan is to blame, answer with Urim. But if the Israelites are to blame, answer with Thummim.” Jonathan and Saul were chosen by casting lots. The other men were cleared of blame.

1 Samuel 14:7

“Go ahead,” the young man said. “Do everything you have in mind. I’m with you all the way.”