Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
1 Samuel 14:38
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Therefore Saul said, “Come here, all you leaders of the troops, and let us investigate how this sin has occurred today.
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And Saul said, Draw ye near hither, all the chief of the people: and know and see wherein this sin hath been this day.
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Saul said, “Draw near here, all you chiefs of the people, and know and see in whom this sin has been today.
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And Saul said, Draw nigh hither, all ye chiefs of the people; and know and see wherein this sin hath been this day.
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1 Samuel 14
36 And Saul said, “Let us go down after the Philistines by night and plunder them until dawn, leaving no man alive!” “Do what seems good to you,” the troops replied. But the priest said, “We must consult God here.”
37 So Saul inquired of God, “Shall I go down after the Philistines? Will You give them into the hand of Israel?” But God did not answer him that day.
38 Therefore Saul said, “Come here, all you leaders of the troops, and let us investigate how this sin has occurred today.
39 As surely as the LORD who saves Israel lives, even if it is my son Jonathan, he must die!” But not one of the troops said a word.
40 Then Saul said to all Israel, “You stand on one side, and I and my son Jonathan will stand on the other side.” “Do what seems good to you,” the troops replied.
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