1 Samuel 19:6

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

Saul heeded the voice of Jonathan; Saul swore, “As the Lord lives, he shall not be put to death.”

Cross References

Psalm 15:4

in whose eyes the wicked are despised but who honor those who fear the Lord; who stand by their oath even to their hurt;

Proverbs 31:8

Speak out for those who cannot speak, for the rights of all the destitute.

Jeremiah 5:2

Although they say, “As the Lord lives,” yet they swear falsely.

1 Samuel 14:39

For as the Lord lives who saves Israel, even if it is in my son Jonathan, he shall surely die!” But there was no one among all the people who answered him.

1 Samuel 19:5

for he took his life in his hand when he attacked the Philistine, and the Lord brought about a great victory for all Israel. You saw it and rejoiced; why then will you sin against an innocent person by killing David without cause?”

1 Samuel 19:7

So Jonathan called David and related all these things to him. Jonathan then brought David to Saul, and he was in his presence as before.

1 Samuel 28:10

But Saul swore to her by the Lord, “As the Lord lives, no punishment shall come upon you for this thing.”