Translations
Modern
“Why must he be put to death?” Jonathan replied. “What has he done?”
Traditional
And Jonathan answered Saul his father, and said unto him, Wherefore shall he be slain? what hath he done?
Literal
And Jonathan answered Saul his father and said to him, “Why should he be killed? What has he done?”
Latin
Respondens autem Jonathas Sauli patri suo, ait: Quare morietur? quid fecit?
Original
Hebrew
English
“Why must he be put to death?” Jonathan replied. “What has he done?”
Notes
Theme notes and profiles
David Jeroboam I Jonathan Saul David's Response to Unfriendly Leaders
Events
People
Jonathan: Eldest son of King Saul and friend of David Saul: First king of Israel, anointed by Samuel
Glossary
Topics
Anger: Saul, Toward Jonathan, on Account of his Sympathy with David Arrow: Shot by Jonathan As a Sign to David Holy Spirit: Saul Jealousy: Saul, of David Malice: Saul Toward David Symbols and Similitudes: Bow-Shot by Jonathan