1 Samuel 14:39

“For, as the LORD liveth, which saveth Israel, though it be in Jonathan my son, he shall surely die. But there was not a man among all the people that answered him.”

"For, as the LORD liveth, which saveth Israel, though it be in Jonathan my son, he shall surely die. But there was not a man among all the people that answered him." - 1 Samuel 14:39
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What does 1 Samuel 14:39 mean?

The Bible verse 1 Samuel 14:39 from the King James Version (KJV) reads, "For, as the Lord liveth, which saveth Israel, though it be in Jonathan my son, he shall surely die. But there was not a man among all the people that answered him." This verse is part of the larger…

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The Silent Judgment: A Call to Courage in Uncertain Times

In the heart of the Old Testament book of 1 Samuel, we encounter a powerful narrative filled with themes of loyalty, leadership, and moral decisions. The verse, "For, as the LORD liveth, which saveth Israel, though it be in Jonathan my son, he shall surely die. But there was not…

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A Prayer for Divine Wisdom and Protection

Heavenly Father, We approach Your throne of grace with humble hearts, seeking Your mercy and guidance as we reflect on the profound lesson presented in 1 Samuel 14:39, which declares, “For, as the LORD liveth, which saveth Israel, though it be in Jonathan my son, he shall surely…

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1 Samuel 20:39 - "But the lad knew not any thing: only Jonathan and David knew the matter."
1 Corinthians 14:39 - "Wherefore, brethren, covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues."
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2 Samuel 23:39 - "Uriah the Hittite: thirty and seven in all."
"Wherefore, brethren, covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues." - 1 Corinthians 14:39
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1 Samuel 17:14 - "And David was the youngest: and the three eldest followed Saul."
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1 Samuel 15:14 - "And Samuel said, What meaneth then this bleating of the sheep in mine ears, and the lowing of the oxen which I hear?"
"But the lad knew not any thing: only Jonathan and David knew the matter." - 1 Samuel 20:39
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1 Samuel 14:25 - "And all they of the land came to a wood; and there was honey upon the ground."
1 Samuel 9:14 - "And they went up into the city: and when they were come into the city, behold, Samuel came out against them, for to go up to the high place."
1 Samuel 19:14 - "And when Saul sent messengers to take David, she said, He is sick."
1 Samuel 14:46 - "Then Saul went up from following the Philistines: and the Philistines went to their own place."
Mark 14:39 - "And again he went away, and prayed, and spake the same words."
1 Samuel 14:35 - "And Saul built an altar unto the LORD: the same was the first altar that he built unto the LORD."
1 Samuel 18:14 - "And David behaved himself wisely in all his ways; and the LORD was with him."
2 Samuel 14:1 - "Now Joab the son of Zeruiah perceived that the king's heart was toward Absalom."
1 Samuel 16:14 - "¶ But the Spirit of the LORD departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the LORD troubled him."
1 Samuel 14:42 - "And Saul said, Cast lots between me and Jonathan my son. And Jonathan was taken."