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Saul swore, “As the LORD lives, he shall not be put to death.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/19.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Saul listened to the voice of Jonathan and swore an oath: “As surely as the LORD lives, David will not be put to death.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/19.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Saul hearkened unto the voice of Jonathan: and Saul sware, <i>As</i> the LORD liveth, he shall not be slain.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/19.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So Saul heeded the voice of Jonathan, and Saul swore, “<i>As</i> the LORD lives, he shall not be killed.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/19.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Saul listened to the voice of Jonathan, and Saul vowed, “As the LORD lives, <i>David</i> shall not be put to death.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/19.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Saul listened to the voice of Jonathan, and Saul vowed, &#8220As the LORD lives, he shall not be put to death.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/19.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And Saul listened to the voice of Jonathan, and Saul vowed, “As the LORD lives, he shall not be put to death.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_samuel/19.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And Saul listened to the voice of Jonathan, and Saul swore, “As Yahweh lives, he shall not be put to death.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_samuel/19.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Saul listened to Jonathan and swore [an oath], “As the LORD lives, he shall not be put to death.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_samuel/19.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Saul listened to Jonathan’s advice and swore an oath: “As surely as the LORD lives, David will not be killed.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/19.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Saul listened to Jonathan&#8217s advice and swore an oath: &#8220As surely as the LORD lives, David will not be killed.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_samuel/19.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Saul hearkened unto the voice of Jonathan: and Saul sware, As Jehovah liveth, he shall not be put to death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_samuel/19.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Saul agreed and promised, "I swear by the living LORD that I won't have David killed!" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_samuel/19.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Saul hearkened unto the voice of Jonathan: and Saul sware, As the LORD liveth, he shall not be put to death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_samuel/19.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Saul listened to Jonathan, and he promised, "I solemnly swear, as the LORD lives, he will not be killed."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_samuel/19.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Saul was convinced by what Jonathan said and made a vow in the LORD's name that he would not kill David. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_samuel/19.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Saul listened to Jonathan, and swore by the life of the LORD that David would not be killed. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_samuel/19.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Saul accepted Jonathan's advice and took an oath, "As surely as the LORD lives, he will not be put to death."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_samuel/19.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Saul listened to the voice of Jonathan, and Saul swore, "As the LORD lives, he shall not be put to death."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_samuel/19.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Saul hearkened to the voice of Jonathan: and Saul swore, As the LORD liveth, he shall not be slain.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_samuel/19.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Saul listened to the voice of Jonathan and swore an oath: “As surely as the LORD lives, David will not be put to death.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_samuel/19.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Saul listened to the voice of Jonathan; and Saul swore, “As Yahweh lives, he shall not be put to death.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_samuel/19.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And Saul listens to the voice of Jonathan, and Saul swears, “YHWH lives—he does not die.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_samuel/19.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Saul hearkeneth to the voice of Jonathan, and Saul sweareth, 'Jehovah liveth -- he doth not die.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_samuel/19.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Saul will hear to the voice of Jonathan; and Saul will swear, Jehovah lives if he shall die.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_samuel/19.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And when Saul heard this he was appeased with the words of Jonathan, and swore: As the Lord liveth he shall not be slain. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/19.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And when Saul had heard this, being pleased by the voice of Jonathan, he swore, “As the Lord lives, he shall not be killed.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_samuel/19.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Saul heeded Jonathan’s plea and swore, “As the LORD lives, he shall not be killed.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/19.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Saul heeded the voice of Jonathan; Saul swore, “As the LORD lives, he shall not be put to death.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_samuel/19.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And Saul listened to the voice of Jonathan his son; and Saul swore, saying, As the LORD lives, he shall not be put to death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/19.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Shaul listened to the voice of Yonathan his son, and Shaul swore and said: “Living is LORD JEHOVAH! He will not die!”<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_samuel/19.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And Saul hearkened unto the voice of Jonathan; and Saul swore: 'As the LORD liveth, he shall not be put to death.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_samuel/19.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Saul hearkened to the voice of Jonathan; and Saul swore, saying, <i>As</i> the Lord lives, he shall not die.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_samuel/19-6.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/H8oQfYUMRZg?start=5600" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/19.htm">Saul Attempts to Kill David</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">5</span>He took his life in his hands when he struck down the Philistine, and the LORD worked a great salvation for all Israel. You saw it and rejoiced, so why would you sin against innocent blood by killing David for no reason?” <span class="reftext">6</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7586.htm" title="7586: šā·’ūl (N-proper-ms) -- Passive participle of sha'al; asked; Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites.">Saul</a> <a href="/hebrew/8085.htm" title="8085: way·yiš·ma‘ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To hear. A primitive root; to hear intelligently.">listened</a> <a href="/hebrew/6963.htm" title="6963: bə·qō·wl (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- Sound, voice. Or qol; from an unused root meaning to call aloud; a voice or sound.">to the voice</a> <a href="/hebrew/3083.htm" title="3083: yə·hō·w·nā·ṯān (N-proper-ms) -- From Yhovah and nathan; Jehovah-given; Jehonathan, the name of four Israelites.">of Jonathan</a> <a href="/hebrew/7650.htm" title="7650: way·yiš·šā·ḇa‘ (Conj-w:: V-Nifal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; propr. To be complete, but used only as a denominative from sheba'; to seven oneself, i.e. Swear.">and swore an oath:</a> <a href="/hebrew/7586.htm" title="7586: šā·’ūl (N-proper-ms) -- Passive participle of sha'al; asked; Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">“As surely as the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/2416.htm" title="2416: ḥay- (N-ms) -- Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life. From chayah; alive; hence, raw; fresh, strong; also life, whether literally or figuratively.">lives,</a> <a href="/hebrew/518.htm" title="518: ’im- (Conj) -- If. A primitive particle; used very widely as demonstrative, lo!">David will not</a> <a href="/hebrew/4191.htm" title="4191: yū·māṯ (V-Hofal-Imperf-3ms) -- To die. A primitive root: to die; causatively, to kill.">be put to death.”</a> </span><span class="reftext">7</span>So Jonathan summoned David and told him all these things. Then Jonathan brought David to Saul to serve him as he had before.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/24-17.htm">1 Samuel 24:17-20</a></span><br />and said to David, “You are more righteous than I, for you have rewarded me with good, though I have rewarded you with evil. / And you have declared this day how you have treated me well, for when the LORD delivered me into your hand, you did not kill me. / When a man finds his enemy, does he let him go away unharmed? May the LORD reward you with good for what you have done for me this day. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/26-21.htm">1 Samuel 26:21-25</a></span><br />Then Saul replied, “I have sinned. Come back, David my son. I will never harm you again, because today you considered my life precious. I have played the fool and have committed a grave error!” / “Here is the king’s spear,” David answered. “Let one of the young men come over and get it. / May the LORD repay every man for his righteousness and faithfulness. For the LORD delivered you into my hand today, but I would not extend my hand against the LORD’s anointed. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/12-13.htm">2 Samuel 12:13</a></span><br />Then David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the LORD.” “The LORD has taken away your sin,” Nathan replied. “You will not die.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/5-14.htm">2 Kings 5:14</a></span><br />So Naaman went down and dipped himself in the Jordan seven times, according to the word of the man of God, and his flesh was restored and became like that of a little child, and he was clean.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/6-21.htm">2 Kings 6:21-23</a></span><br />And when the king of Israel saw them, he asked Elisha, “My father, shall I kill them? Shall I kill them?” / “Do not kill them,” he replied. “Would you kill those you have captured with your own sword or bow? Set food and water before them, that they may eat and drink and then return to their master.” / So the king prepared a great feast for them, and after they had finished eating and drinking, he sent them away, and they returned to their master. And the Aramean raiders did not come into the land of Israel again.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/12-12.htm">2 Chronicles 12:12</a></span><br />Because Rehoboam humbled himself, the anger of the LORD turned away from him, and He did not destroy him completely. Indeed, conditions were good in Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/32-5.htm">Psalm 32:5</a></span><br />Then I acknowledged my sin to You and did not hide my iniquity. I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the LORD,” and You forgave the guilt of my sin. Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/51-1.htm">Psalm 51:1-4</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. When Nathan the prophet came to him after his adultery with Bathsheba. Have mercy on me, O God, according to Your loving devotion; according to Your great compassion, blot out my transgressions. / Wash me clean of my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin. / For I know my transgressions, and my sin is always before me. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/21-1.htm">Proverbs 21:1</a></span><br />The king’s heart is a waterway in the hand of the LORD; He directs it where He pleases.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/55-7.htm">Isaiah 55:7</a></span><br />Let the wicked man forsake his way and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the LORD, that He may have compassion, and to our God, for He will freely pardon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/26-19.htm">Jeremiah 26:19</a></span><br />Did Hezekiah king of Judah or anyone else in Judah put him to death? Did Hezekiah not fear the LORD and seek His favor, and did not the LORD relent of the disaster He had pronounced against them? But we are about to bring great harm on ourselves!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/18-21.htm">Ezekiel 18:21-23</a></span><br />But if the wicked man turns from all the sins he has committed, keeps all My statutes, and does what is just and right, he will surely live; he will not die. / None of the transgressions he has committed will be held against him. Because of the righteousness he has practiced, he will live. / Do I take any pleasure in the death of the wicked? declares the Lord GOD. Wouldn’t I prefer that he turn from his ways and live?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jonah/3-10.htm">Jonah 3:10</a></span><br />When God saw their actions—that they had turned from their evil ways—He relented from the disaster He had threatened to bring upon them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/3-8.htm">Matthew 3:8</a></span><br />Produce fruit, then, in keeping with repentance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-22.htm">Matthew 5:22</a></span><br />But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to his brother, ‘Raca,’ will be subject to the Sanhedrin. But anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be subject to the fire of hell.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Saul listened to the voice of Jonathan: and Saul swore, As the LORD lives, he shall not be slain.</p><p class="hdg">sware</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/14-39.htm">1 Samuel 14:39</a></b></br> For, <i>as</i> the LORD liveth, which saveth Israel, though it be in Jonathan my son, he shall surely die. But <i>there was</i> not a man among all the people <i>that</i> answered him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/28-10.htm">1 Samuel 28:10</a></b></br> And Saul sware to her by the LORD, saying, <i>As</i> the LORD liveth, there shall no punishment happen to thee for this thing.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/15-4.htm">Psalm 15:4</a></b></br> In whose eyes a vile person is contemned; but he honoureth them that fear the LORD. <i>He that</i> sweareth to <i>his own</i> hurt, and changeth not.</p><p class="hdg">he shalt not</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/19-10.htm">1 Samuel 19:10,11</a></b></br> And Saul sought to smite David even to the wall with the javelin; but he slipped away out of Saul's presence, and he smote the javelin into the wall: and David fled, and escaped that night… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/19-5.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-2.htm">Death</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-45.htm">Die</a> <a href="/1_samuel/15-22.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/1_samuel/15-24.htm">Hearkened</a> <a href="/judges/13-9.htm">Hearkeneth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-4.htm">Jonathan</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-28.htm">Oath</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-4.htm">Saul</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-7.htm">Slain</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-25.htm">Surely</a> <a href="/judges/2-1.htm">Sware</a> <a href="/joshua/14-9.htm">Sweareth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/3-14.htm">Swore</a> <a href="/1_samuel/15-24.htm">Voice</a> <a href="/1_samuel/1-11.htm">Vowed</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/19-7.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-11.htm">Death</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-2.htm">Die</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-2.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-35.htm">Hearkened</a> <a href="/1_samuel/28-23.htm">Hearkeneth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-7.htm">Jonathan</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-17.htm">Oath</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-7.htm">Saul</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-11.htm">Slain</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-21.htm">Surely</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-3.htm">Sware</a> <a href="/1_samuel/24-22.htm">Sweareth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-3.htm">Swore</a> <a href="/1_samuel/24-16.htm">Voice</a> <a href="/1_samuel/28-10.htm">Vowed</a><div class="vheading2">1 Samuel 19</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/19-1.htm">Elkanah, a Levite, having two wives, worships yearly at Shiloh</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/19-4.htm">He cherishes Hannah, though barren, and provoked by Peninnah</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/19-9.htm">Hannah in grief prays for a child</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/19-12.htm">Eli first rebuking her, afterwards blesses her</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/19-19.htm">Hannah, having born Samuel, stays at home till he is weaned</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/19-24.htm">She presents him, according to her vow, to the Lord</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_samuel/19.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_samuel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_samuel/19.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Saul listened to the voice of Jonathan</b><br>This phrase highlights the influence Jonathan had over his father, King Saul. Jonathan, a loyal friend to David, often acted as a mediator between Saul and David. This reflects the biblical principle of wise counsel, as seen in <a href="/proverbs/11-14.htm">Proverbs 11:14</a>, where it states that there is safety in a multitude of counselors. Jonathan's advocacy for David demonstrates the power of righteous influence and the importance of standing up for what is right, even when it is difficult.<p><b>and swore an oath:</b><br>In ancient Israel, oaths were taken very seriously and were considered binding before God. Swearing an oath was a solemn act that invoked God's name, indicating the seriousness of the promise. This reflects the cultural and religious significance of oaths in biblical times, as seen in <a href="/numbers/30-2.htm">Numbers 30:2</a>, which emphasizes the importance of keeping one's word. Saul's oath here is significant because it shows a temporary change of heart influenced by Jonathan's reasoning.<p><b>“As surely as the LORD lives,</b><br>This phrase is a common oath formula in the Old Testament, underscoring the truthfulness and seriousness of the statement. It acknowledges the living God as a witness to the promise being made. This reflects the deep-seated belief in the sovereignty and omnipresence of God, as seen in other scriptures like <a href="/1_kings/17.htm">1 Kings 17:1</a>, where Elijah uses a similar expression. It also highlights the cultural practice of invoking God's name to affirm the truth of one's words.<p><b>David will not be put to death.”</b><br>This declaration is significant in the narrative of David's rise to kingship. Despite Saul's previous attempts on David's life, this oath temporarily spares David, allowing God's plan for David to unfold. It also foreshadows the protection and favor David would continue to receive from God, as seen throughout the Psalms, where David often speaks of God's deliverance. This moment is a testament to God's providence and the unfolding of His divine plan, despite human intentions.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/saul.htm">Saul</a></b><br>The first king of Israel, who was anointed by the prophet Samuel. At this point in the account, Saul is struggling with jealousy and fear regarding David's rising popularity and success.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/jonathan.htm">Jonathan</a></b><br>Saul's son, who has formed a deep friendship with David. Jonathan acts as a mediator between Saul and David, advocating for David's safety and well-being.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The future king of Israel, anointed by Samuel. He is a man after God's own heart and is currently serving in Saul's court. His success and favor with God have made Saul envious.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD</a></b><br>The covenant name of God, Yahweh, who is the ultimate authority and witness to Saul's oath.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/o/oath.htm">Oath</a></b><br>Saul makes a solemn promise, invoking the name of the LORD, to spare David's life. This reflects the seriousness of his commitment at that moment.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_advocacy.htm">The Power of Advocacy</a></b><br>Jonathan's role as an advocate for David demonstrates the power of standing up for others, especially when they are unjustly threatened. As Christians, we are called to be advocates for justice and truth.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_weight_of_an_oath.htm">The Weight of an Oath</a></b><br>Saul's oath, made in the name of the LORD, reminds us of the seriousness of our words and promises. We should be mindful of the commitments we make, especially when invoking God's name.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_influence_of_godly_relationships.htm">The Influence of Godly Relationships</a></b><br>The friendship between Jonathan and David shows the impact of godly relationships. Surrounding ourselves with people who encourage us in our faith can help us navigate difficult situations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_sovereignty_of_god.htm">The Sovereignty of God</a></b><br>Despite Saul's fluctuating intentions, God's sovereign plan for David's life prevails. This reassures us that God's purposes will stand, even amidst human opposition.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_listening.htm">The Importance of Listening</a></b><br>Saul's decision to listen to Jonathan highlights the importance of being open to wise counsel. We should seek and heed godly advice in our decision-making processes.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_samuel_19.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 19</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/do_findings_confirm_1_samuel_18_events.htm">Are there any historical or archaeological findings that confirm or challenge the events and relationships mentioned in 1 Samuel 18?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_saul's_hostility_persist_later.htm">If Saul recognized David’s righteousness (1 Samuel 24:16–21), why did hostilities continue in later chapters, suggesting inconsistency? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_the_conflict_on_who_attacked_philistines.htm">Why does 1 Samuel 13:3-4 give conflicting impressions of who actually attacked the Philistine garrison, Jonathan or Saul?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_david_contradict_his_promise.htm">Why does David's decision in 2 Samuel 19:29 seemingly contradict earlier promises of favor and land for Mephibosheth (2 Samuel 9)?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_samuel/19.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(6) <span class= "bld">And Saul hearkened</span>.--The moving eloquence of Jonathan touched Saul's heart, and for a brief space something of the old noble spirit influenced the king, and he swore he would not attempt his life.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/19-6.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Saul</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׁא֖וּל</span> <span class="translit">(šā·’ūl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7586.htm">Strong's 7586: </a> </span><span class="str2">Saul -- first king of Israel, also an Edomite and two Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">listened</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּשְׁמַ֥ע</span> <span class="translit">(way·yiš·ma‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8085.htm">Strong's 8085: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hear intelligently</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to the voice</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּק֣וֹל</span> <span class="translit">(bə·qō·wl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6963.htm">Strong's 6963: </a> </span><span class="str2">A voice, sound</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Jonathan</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוֹנָתָ֑ן</span> <span class="translit">(yə·hō·w·nā·ṯān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3083.htm">Strong's 3083: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jonathan -- 'the LORD has given', the name of a number of Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and swore an oath:</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּשָּׁבַ֣ע</span> <span class="translit">(way·yiš·šā·ḇa‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7650.htm">Strong's 7650: </a> </span><span class="str2">To seven oneself, swear</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“As surely as the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">lives,</span><br /><span class="heb">חַי־</span> <span class="translit">(ḥay-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2416.htm">Strong's 2416: </a> </span><span class="str2">Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life</span><br /><br /><span class="word">David will not</span><br /><span class="heb">אִם־</span> <span class="translit">(’im-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_518.htm">Strong's 518: </a> </span><span class="str2">Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not</span><br /><br /><span class="word">be put to death.”</span><br /><span class="heb">יוּמָֽת׃</span> <span class="translit">(yū·māṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hofal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4191.htm">Strong's 4191: </a> </span><span class="str2">To die, to kill</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/19-6.htm">1 Samuel 19:6 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_samuel/19-6.htm">1 Samuel 19:6 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_samuel/19-6.htm">1 Samuel 19:6 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/19-6.htm">1 Samuel 19:6 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/19-6.htm">1 Samuel 19:6 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/19-6.htm">1 Samuel 19:6 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/19-6.htm">1 Samuel 19:6 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/19-6.htm">1 Samuel 19:6 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/19-6.htm">1 Samuel 19:6 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_samuel/19-6.htm">1 Samuel 19:6 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_samuel/19-6.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 19:6 Saul listened to the voice of Jonathan: (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/19-5.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 19:5"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 19:5" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/19-7.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 19:7"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 19:7" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>