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1 Samuel 14:39-41
Contemporary English Version
1 Samuel 14:39-41
Contemporary English Version
39 I swear by the living Lord that whoever sinned must die, even if it turns out to be my own son Jonathan.”
No one said a word.
40 Saul told his army, “You stand on that side of the priest, and Jonathan and I will stand on the other side.”
Everyone agreed.
41 (A) Then Saul prayed, “Our Lord, God of Israel, why haven't you answered me today? Please show us who sinned. Was it my son Jonathan and I, or was it your people Israel?”[a]
The answer came back that Jonathan or Saul had sinned, not the army.
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- 14.41 why … Israel: One ancient translation; Hebrew “give me an answer.”
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