1 Samuel 14:42

The People Save Jonathan · 1 Samuel 14:37–46

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Translations

Modern

Then Saul said, “Cast the lot between me and my son Jonathan.” And Jonathan was selected.

Traditional

And Saul said, Cast lots between me and Jonathan my son. And Jonathan was taken.

Literal

And Saul said, “Cast lots between me and between Jonathan my son.” And Jonathan was taken.

Latin

Et ait Saul: Mittite sortem inter me et inter Jonathan filium meum. Et captus est Jonathas.

Original

Hebrew

English

Then Saul said, “Cast the lot between me and my son Jonathan.” And Jonathan was selected.

Notes

1 Samuel 14:1–52

Saul's actions in this chapter further support his removal as king (1 Samuel 13:8–14; see also 15). Saul was estranged from both Samuel and his brave son Jonathan. 1 Samuel 14 foreshadows Jonathan's important role in the shift from Saul's rule to David's.

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