1 Samuel 19:6

New International Version

Saul listened to Jonathan and took this oath: “As surely as the Lord lives, David will not be put to death.”

Cross References

Psalm 15:4

who despises a vile person but honors those who fear the Lord; who keeps an oath even when it hurts, and does not change their mind;

Proverbs 31:8

Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute.

Jeremiah 5:2

Although they say, ‘As surely as the Lord lives,’ still they are swearing falsely.”

1 Samuel 14:39

As surely as the Lord who rescues Israel lives, even if the guilt lies with my son Jonathan, he must die.” But not one of them said a word.

1 Samuel 19:5

He took his life in his hands when he killed the Philistine. The Lord won a great victory for all Israel, and you saw it and were glad. Why then would you do wrong to an innocent man like David by killing him for no reason?”

1 Samuel 19:7

So Jonathan called David and told him the whole conversation. He brought him to Saul, and David was with Saul as before.

1 Samuel 28:10

Saul swore to her by the Lord, “As surely as the Lord lives, you will not be punished for this.”