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1 Samuel 14:42

World English Bible

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

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1 Samuel 14:42 in other translations

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

1 Samuel 14:42 · American Standard Version

1 Samuel 14:42 in context

  1. 40Then he said to all Israel, “You be on one side, and I and Jonathan my son will be on the other side.”
    The people said to Saul, “Do what seems good to you.”
  2. 41Therefore Saul said to Yahweh, the God of Israel, “Show the right.”
    Jonathan and Saul were chosen, but the people escaped.
  3. 42Saul said, “Cast lots between me and Jonathan my son.”
    Jonathan was selected.
  4. 43Then Saul said to Jonathan, “Tell me what you have done!”
    Jonathan told him, and said, “I certainly did taste a little honey with the end of the rod that was in my hand; and behold, I must die.”
  5. 44Saul said, “God do so and more also; for you shall surely die, Jonathan.”