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Never! As surely as the LORD lives, not a hair of his head will fall to the ground, for he did this today with God&#8217s help.&#8221 So the men rescued Jonathan, and he was not put to death. <a href="/nlt/1_samuel/14.htm">New Living Translation</a> But the people broke in and said to Saul, “Jonathan has won this great victory for Israel. Should he die? Far from it! As surely as the LORD lives, not one hair on his head will be touched, for God helped him do a great deed today.” So the people rescued Jonathan, and he was not put to death. <a href="/esv/1_samuel/14.htm">English Standard Version</a> Then the people said to Saul, “Shall Jonathan die, who has worked this great salvation in Israel? Far from it! As the LORD lives, there shall not one hair of his head fall to the ground, for he has worked with God this day.” So the people ransomed Jonathan, so that he did not die. <a href="/bsb/1_samuel/14.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> But the people said to Saul, “Must Jonathan die—he who accomplished such a great deliverance for Israel? Never! As surely as the LORD lives, not a hair of his head will fall to the ground, for with God’s help he has accomplished this today.” So the people rescued Jonathan, and he did not die. <a href="/kjv/1_samuel/14.htm">King James Bible</a> And the people said unto Saul, Shall Jonathan die, who hath wrought this great salvation in Israel? God forbid: as the LORD liveth, there shall not one hair of his head fall to the ground; for he hath wrought with God this day. So the people rescued Jonathan, that he died not. <a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/14.htm">New King James Version</a> But the people said to Saul, “Shall Jonathan die, who has accomplished this great deliverance in Israel? Certainly not! As the LORD lives, not one hair of his head shall fall to the ground, for he has worked with God this day.” So the people rescued Jonathan, and he did not die. <a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/14.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But the people said to Saul, “Must Jonathan die, he who has brought about this great victory in Israel? Far from it! As the LORD lives, not even a hair of his head shall fall to the ground, because he has worked with God this day.” So the people rescued Jonathan and he did not die. <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/14.htm">NASB 1995</a> But the people said to Saul, &#8220Must Jonathan die, who has brought about this great deliverance in Israel? Far from it! As the LORD lives, not one hair of his head shall fall to the ground, for he has worked with God this day.&#8221 So the people rescued Jonathan and he did not die. <a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/14.htm">NASB 1977 </a> But the people said to Saul, “Must Jonathan die, who has brought about this great deliverance in Israel? Far from it! As the LORD lives, there shall not one hair of his head fall to the ground, for he has worked with God this day.” So the people rescued Jonathan and he did not die. <a href="/lsb/1_samuel/14.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But the people said to Saul, “Must Jonathan die, who has brought about this great salvation in Israel? Far from it! As Yahweh lives, not one hair of his head shall fall to the ground, for he has worked with God this day.” So the people redeemed Jonathan, and he did not die. <a href="/amp/1_samuel/14.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But the people said to Saul, “Must Jonathan, who has brought about this great victory in Israel, be put to death? Far from it! As the LORD lives, not one hair of his head shall fall to the ground, for he has worked with God this day.” So the people rescued Jonathan and he was not put to death. <a href="/csb/1_samuel/14.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> But the people said to Saul, “Must Jonathan die? He accomplished such a great deliverance for Israel! No, as the LORD lives, not a hair of his head will fall to the ground, for he worked with God’s help today.” So the people redeemed Jonathan, and he did not die. <a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/14.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> But the people said to Saul, &#8220Must Jonathan die, who accomplished such a great deliverance for Israel? No, as the LORD lives, not a hair of his head will fall to the ground, for he worked with God&#8217s help today.&#8221 So the people redeemed Jonathan, and he did not die. <a href="/asv/1_samuel/14.htm">American Standard Version</a> And the people said unto Saul, Shall Jonathan die, who hath wrought this great salvation in Israel? Far from it: as Jehovah liveth, there shall not one hair of his head fall to the ground; for he hath wrought with God this day. So the people rescued Jonathan, that he died not. <a href="/cev/1_samuel/14.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> "No!" the soldiers shouted. "God helped Jonathan win the battle for us. We won't let you kill him. We swear to the LORD that we won't let you kill him or even lay a hand on him!" So the army kept Saul from killing Jonathan. <a href="/erv/1_samuel/14.htm">English Revised Version</a> And the people said unto Saul, Shall Jonathan die, who hath wrought this great salvation in Israel? God forbid: as the LORD liveth, there shall not one hair of his head fall to the ground; for he hath wrought with God this day. So the people rescued Jonathan, that he died not. <a href="/gwt/1_samuel/14.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The troops asked Saul, "Should Jonathan die after he has won this great victory in Israel? That would be unthinkable! We solemnly swear, as the LORD lives, not a single hair of his head will fall to the ground, because he has done this with God's help today." So the troops rescued Jonathan from death. <a href="/gnt/1_samuel/14.htm">Good News Translation</a> But the people said to Saul, "Will Jonathan, who won this great victory for Israel, be put to death? No! We promise by the living LORD that he will not lose even a hair from his head. What he did today was done with God's help." So the people saved Jonathan from being put to death. <a href="/isv/1_samuel/14.htm">International Standard Version</a> Then the army told Saul, "Shall Jonathan die, who brought about this great deliverance in Israel? As the LORD lives, not one hair of his head will fall to the ground, because today he did this with God's help." <a href="/msb/1_samuel/14.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> But the people said to Saul, ?Must Jonathan die?he who accomplished such a great deliverance for Israel? Never! As surely as the LORD lives, not a hair of his head will fall to the ground, for with God?s help he has accomplished this today.? So the people rescued Jonathan, and he did not die. <a href="/net/1_samuel/14.htm">NET Bible</a> But the army said to Saul, "Should Jonathan, who won this great victory in Israel, die? May it never be! As surely as the LORD lives, not a single hair of his head will fall to the ground! For it is with the help of God that he has acted today." So the army rescued Jonathan from death. <a href="/nheb/1_samuel/14.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> The people said to Saul, "Shall he who has worked this great salvation in Israel die today? As the LORD lives, there shall not one hair of his head fall to the ground; for he has worked with God this day. "So the people rescued Jonathan, and he did not die. <a href="/wbt/1_samuel/14.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And the people said to Saul, Shall Jonathan die, who hath wrought this great salvation in Israel? By no means: as the LORD liveth, there shall not one hair of his head fall to the ground; for he hath wrought with God this day. So the people rescued Jonathan, that he died not. <a href="/web/1_samuel/14.htm">World English Bible</a> The people said to Saul, “Shall Jonathan die, who has worked this great salvation in Israel? Far from it! As Yahweh lives, there shall not one hair of his head fall to the ground, for he has worked with God today!” So the people rescued Jonathan, so he didn’t die. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_samuel/14.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And the people say to Saul, “Does Jonathan die who worked this great salvation in Israel? Certainly not! YHWH lives, if there falls to the earth [even one] hair from his head, for with God he has worked this day”; and the people rescue Jonathan, and he has not died. <a href="/ylt/1_samuel/14.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And the people say unto Saul, 'Doth Jonathan die who wrought this great salvation in Israel? -- a profanation! Jehovah liveth, if there falleth from the hair of his head to the earth, for with God he hath wrought this day;' and the people rescue Jonathan, and he hath not died. <a href="/slt/1_samuel/14.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the people will say to Saul, Shall Jonathan die, who did this great salvation in Israel? Far be it: Jehovah lives if there shall fall from the hair of his head to the earth; for he did with Jehovah this day. And the people will let Jonathan go free, and he died not.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_samuel/14.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And the people said to Saul: Shall Jonathan then die, who hath wrought this great salvation in Israel? This must not be. As the Lord liveth, there shall not one hair of his head fall to the ground, for he hath wrought with God this day. So the people delivered Jonathan, that he should not die. <a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/14.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And the people said to Saul: “Why should Jonathan have to die, who has accomplished this great salvation in Israel? This is wrong. As the Lord lives, not one hair of his head should fall to the ground. For he has wrought with God this day.” Therefore, the people freed Jonathan, so that he would not die. <a href="/nabre/1_samuel/14.htm">New American Bible</a> But the soldiers protested to Saul: “Is Jonathan to die, the man who won this great victory for Israel? This must not be! As the LORD lives, not a single hair of his head shall fall to the ground, for God was with him in what he did today!” Thus the soldiers rescued Jonathan and he did not die. <a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/14.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then the people said to Saul, “Shall Jonathan die, who has accomplished this great victory in Israel? Far from it! As the LORD lives, not one hair of his head shall fall to the ground; for he has worked with God today.” So the people ransomed Jonathan, and he did not die.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_samuel/14.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And the people said to Saul, Shall Jonathan die, who has wrought this great salvation in Israel? God forbid; as the LORD lives, there shall not a hair of his head fall to the ground; for he has saved the people of God this day. So the people delivered Jonathan and he did not die. <a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/14.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And the people said to Shaul: “Should Jonathan die, who worked salvation for Israel? The Living LORD JEHOVAH God forbid if any of the hair of his head will fall on the ground, for he saved the people of God today!” And the people saved Jonathan and he did not die<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_samuel/14.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And the people said unto Saul: 'Shall Jonathan die, who hath wrought this great salvation in Israel? Far from it; as the LORD liveth, there shall not one hair of his head fall to the ground; for he hath wrought with God this day.' So the people rescued Jonathan, that he died not. <a href="/sep/1_samuel/14.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And the people said to Saul, Shall he that has wrought this great salvation in Israel be put to death this day? As the Lord lives, there shall not fall to the ground one of the hairs of his head; for the people of God have wrought successfully this day. And the people prayed for Jonathan in that day, and he died not. <a href="/parallel/1_samuel/14-45.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/H8oQfYUMRZg?start=3896" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/14.htm">The People Save Jonathan</a> …44And Saul declared, “May God punish me, and ever so severely, if you, Jonathan, do not surely die!” 45<a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: hā·‘ām (Art:: N-ms) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">But the people</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">said</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</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.">Saul,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3129.htm" title="3129: hăyō·w·nā·ṯān (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Jonathan. A form of Yhownathan; Jonathan, the name of ten Israelites.">“Must Jonathan</a> <a href="/hebrew/4191.htm" title="4191: yā·mūṯ (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To die. A primitive root: to die; causatively, to kill.">die—</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">he who</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ‘ā·śāh (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">accomplished</a> <a href="/hebrew/2063.htm" title="2063: haz·zōṯ (Art:: Pro-fs) -- Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that. Irregular feminine of zeh; this.">such</a> <a href="/hebrew/1419.htm" title="1419: hag·gə·ḏō·w·lāh (Art:: Adj-fs) -- Great. Or gadol; from gadal; great; hence, older; also insolent.">a great</a> <a href="/hebrew/3444.htm" title="3444: hay·šū·‘āh (Art:: N-fs) -- Salvation. Feminine passive participle of yasha'; something saved, i.e. deliverance; hence, aid, victory, prosperity.">deliverance</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: bə·yiś·rā·’êl (Prep-b:: N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">for Israel?</a> <a href="/hebrew/2486.htm" title="2486: ḥā·lî·lāh (Interjection:: 3fs) -- Far be it! Or chalilah; a directive from chalal; literal for a profaned thing; used Far be it!">Never!</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!">not</a> <a href="/hebrew/8185.htm" title="8185: miś·śa·‘ă·raṯ (Prep-m:: N-fsc) -- Hair. Feminine of se'ar; hairiness.">a hair</a> <a href="/hebrew/7218.htm" title="7218: rō·šōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Head. From an unused root apparently meaning to shake; the head, whether literal or figurative.">of his head</a> <a href="/hebrew/5307.htm" title="5307: yip·pōl (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To fall, lie. A primitive root; to fall, in a great variety of applications.">will fall</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: ’ar·ṣāh (N-fs:: 3fs) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">to the ground,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im- (Prep) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">with</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hîm (N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">God’s help</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ‘ā·śāh (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">he has accomplished this</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: hay·yō·wm (Art:: N-ms) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">today.”</a> <a href="/hebrew/2088.htm" title="2088: haz·zeh (Art:: Pro-ms) -- This, here. A primitive word; the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: hā·‘ām (Art:: N-ms) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">So the people</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6299.htm" title="6299: way·yip̄·dū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To ransom. A primitive root; to sever, i.e. Ransom; gener. To release, preserve.">rescued</a> <a href="/hebrew/3129.htm" title="3129: yō·w·nā·ṯān (N-proper-ms) -- Jonathan. A form of Yhownathan; Jonathan, the name of ten Israelites.">Jonathan,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō- (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">and he did not</a> <a href="/hebrew/4191.htm" title="4191: mêṯ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To die. A primitive root: to die; causatively, to kill.">die.</a> 46Then Saul gave up his pursuit of the Philistines, and the Philistines returned to their own land.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/judges/11-34.htm">Judges 11:34-40</a> And when Jephthah returned home to Mizpah, there was his daughter coming out to meet him with tambourines and dancing! She was his only child; he had no son or daughter besides her. / As soon as Jephthah saw her, he tore his clothes and said, “No! Not my daughter! You have brought me to my knees! You have brought great misery upon me, for I have given my word to the LORD and cannot take it back.” / “My father,” she replied, “you have given your word to the LORD. Do to me as you have said, for the LORD has avenged you of your enemies, the Ammonites.” ... <a href="/judges/6-36.htm">Judges 6:36-40</a> Then Gideon said to God, “If You are going to save Israel by my hand, as You have said, / then behold, I will place a fleece of wool on the threshing floor. If there is dew only on the fleece and all the ground is dry, then I will know that You are going to save Israel by my hand, as You have said.” / And that is what happened. When Gideon arose the next morning, he squeezed the fleece and wrung out the dew—a bowlful of water. ... <a href="/judges/7-2.htm">Judges 7:2-8</a> Then the LORD said to Gideon, “You have too many men for Me to deliver Midian into their hands, lest Israel glorify themselves over Me, saying, ‘My own hand has saved me.’ / Now, therefore, proclaim in the hearing of the men: ‘Whoever is fearful and trembling may turn back and leave Mount Gilead.’” So twenty-two thousand of them turned back, but ten thousand remained. / Then the LORD said to Gideon, “There are still too many men. Take them down to the water, and I will sift them for you there. If I say to you, ‘This one shall go with you,’ he shall go. But if I say, ‘This one shall not go with you,’ he shall not go.” ... <a href="/2_samuel/23-9.htm">2 Samuel 23:9-12</a> Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite. As one of the three mighty men, he went with David to taunt the Philistines who had gathered for battle at Pas-dammim. The men of Israel retreated, / but Eleazar stood his ground and struck the Philistines until his hand grew weary and stuck to his sword. The LORD brought about a great victory that day. Then the troops returned to him, but only to plunder the dead. / And after him was Shammah son of Agee the Hararite. When the Philistines had banded together near a field full of lentils, Israel’s troops fled from them. ... <a href="/2_samuel/23-16.htm">2 Samuel 23:16-17</a> So the three mighty men broke through the Philistine camp, drew water from the well near the gate of Bethlehem, and brought it back to David. But he refused to drink it; instead, he poured it out to the LORD, / saying, “Far be it from me, O LORD, to do this! Is this not the blood of the men who risked their lives?” So he refused to drink it. Such were the exploits of the three mighty men. <a href="/1_samuel/19-4.htm">1 Samuel 19:4-6</a> Then Jonathan spoke well of David to his father Saul and said to him, “The king should not sin against his servant David; he has not sinned against you. In fact, his actions have been highly beneficial to you. / 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?” / Saul listened to the voice of Jonathan and swore an oath: “As surely as the LORD lives, David will not be put to death.” <a href="/1_samuel/20-32.htm">1 Samuel 20:32-34</a> “Why must he be put to death?” Jonathan replied. “What has he done?” / Then Saul hurled his spear at Jonathan to kill him. So Jonathan knew that his father was determined to kill David. / Jonathan got up from the table in fierce anger and did not eat any food that second day of the month, for he was grieved by his father’s shameful treatment of David. <a href="/1_samuel/22-14.htm">1 Samuel 22:14-15</a> Ahimelech answered the king, “Who among all your servants is as faithful as David, the king’s son-in-law, the captain of your bodyguard and honored in your house? / Was that day the first time I inquired of God for him? Far be it from me! Let not the king accuse your servant or any of my father’s household, for your servant knew nothing of this whole affair—not in part or in whole.” <a href="/1_samuel/25-32.htm">1 Samuel 25:32-34</a> Then David said to Abigail, “Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who sent you to meet me this day! / Blessed is your discernment, and blessed are you, because today you kept me from bloodshed and from avenging myself by my own hand. / Otherwise, as surely as the LORD, the God of Israel, lives, who has restrained me from harming you, if you had not come quickly to meet me, then surely no male belonging to Nabal would have been left alive by morning light.” <a href="/2_kings/5-13.htm">2 Kings 5:13-14</a> Naaman’s servants, however, approached him and said, “My father, if the prophet had told you to do some great thing, would you not have done it? How much more, then, when he tells you, ‘Wash and be cleansed’?” / 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. <a href="/2_kings/7-3.htm">2 Kings 7:3-9</a> Now there were four men with leprosy at the entrance of the city gate, and they said to one another, “Why just sit here until we die? / If we say, ‘Let us go into the city,’ we will die there from the famine in the city; but if we sit here, we will also die. So come now, let us go over to the camp of the Arameans. If they let us live, we will live; if they kill us, we will die.” / So they arose at twilight and went to the camp of the Arameans. But when they came to the outskirts of the camp, there was not a man to be found. ... <a href="/acts/5-38.htm">Acts 5:38-39</a> So in the present case I advise you: Leave these men alone. Let them go! For if their purpose or endeavor is of human origin, it will fail. / But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop them. You may even find yourselves fighting against God.” <a href="/acts/23-9.htm">Acts 23:9</a> A great clamor arose, and some scribes from the party of the Pharisees got up and contended sharply, “We find nothing wrong with this man. What if a spirit or an angel has spoken to him?” <a href="/acts/27-21.htm">Acts 27:21-25</a> After the men had gone a long time without food, Paul stood up among them and said, “Men, you should have followed my advice not to sail from Crete. Then you would have averted this disaster and loss. / But now I urge you to keep up your courage, because you will not experience any loss of life, but only of the ship. / For just last night an angel of the God to whom I belong and whom I serve stood beside me ... <a href="/romans/8-31.htm">Romans 8:31</a> What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And the people said to Saul, Shall Jonathan die, who has worked this great salvation in Israel? God forbid: as the LORD lives, there shall not one hair of his head fall to the ground; for he has worked with God this day. So the people rescued Jonathan, that he died not.who hath<a href="/1_samuel/14-23.htm">1 Samuel 14:23</a> So the LORD saved Israel that day: and the battle passed over unto Bethaven.<a href="/1_samuel/19-5.htm">1 Samuel 19:5</a> For he did put his life in his hand, and slew the Philistine, and the LORD wrought a great salvation for all Israel: thou sawest it, and didst rejoice: wherefore then wilt thou sin against innocent blood, to slay David without a cause?<a href="/nehemiah/9-27.htm">Nehemiah 9:27</a> Therefore thou deliveredst them into the hand of their enemies, who vexed them: and in the time of their trouble, when they cried unto thee, thou heardest them from heaven; and according to thy manifold mercies thou gavest them saviours, who saved them out of the hand of their enemies.<a href="/2_samuel/14-11.htm">2 Samuel 14:11</a> Then said she, I pray thee, let the king remember the LORD thy God, that thou wouldest not suffer the revengers of blood to destroy any more, lest they destroy my son. And he said, As the LORD liveth, there shall not one hair of thy son fall to the earth.<a href="/1_kings/1-52.htm">1 Kings 1:52</a> And Solomon said, If he will shew himself a worthy man, there shall not an hair of him fall to the earth: but if wickedness shall be found in him, he shall die.<a href="/matthew/10-30.htm">Matthew 10:30</a> But the very hairs of your head are all numbered.he hath<a href="/2_chronicles/19-11.htm">2 Chronicles 19:11</a> And, behold, Amariah the chief priest is over you in all matters of the LORD; and Zebadiah the son of Ishmael, the ruler of the house of Judah, for all the king's matters: also the Levites shall be officers before you. Deal courageously, and the LORD shall be with the good.<a href="/isaiah/13-3.htm">Isaiah 13:3</a> I have commanded my sanctified ones, I have also called my mighty ones for mine anger, even them that rejoice in my highness.<a href="/acts/14-27.htm">Acts 14:27</a> And when they were come, and had gathered the church together, they rehearsed all that God had done with them, and how he had opened the door of faith unto the Gentiles.the people<a href="/isaiah/29-20.htm">Isaiah 29:20,21</a> For the terrible one is brought to nought, and the scorner is consumed, and all that watch for iniquity are cut off: … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/14-44.htm">Die</a> <a href="/1_samuel/5-12.htm">Died</a> <a href="/judges/20-16.htm">Hair</a> <a href="/1_samuel/12-9.htm">Head</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-41.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-44.htm">Jonathan</a> <a href="/1_samuel/6-3.htm">Means</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-23.htm">Rescued</a> <a href="/1_samuel/11-13.htm">Salvation</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-44.htm">Saul</a> <a href="/1_samuel/11-13.htm">Worked</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-14.htm">Wrought</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/19-6.htm">Die</a> <a href="/1_samuel/15-35.htm">Died</a> <a href="/1_samuel/16-12.htm">Hair</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-50.htm">Head</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-47.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-49.htm">Jonathan</a> <a href="/1_samuel/15-14.htm">Means</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-35.htm">Rescued</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-47.htm">Salvation</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-46.htm">Saul</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-5.htm">Worked</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-5.htm">Wrought</a><div class="vheading2">1 Samuel 14</div>1. <a href="/1_samuel/14-1.htm">Jonathan goes and miraculously smites the Philistine's garrison</a> 15. <a href="/1_samuel/14-15.htm">A divine terror makes them beat themselves</a> 17. <a href="/1_samuel/14-17.htm">Saul, not staying the priest's answer, sets on them</a> 21. <a href="/1_samuel/14-21.htm">The captivated Hebrews, and the hidden Israelites, join against them.</a> 24. <a href="/1_samuel/14-24.htm">Saul's unadvised adjuration hinders the victory</a> 31. <a href="/1_samuel/14-31.htm">He restrains the people from eating blood</a> 35. <a href="/1_samuel/14-35.htm">He builds an altar</a> 37. <a href="/1_samuel/14-37.htm">Jonathan, taken by lot, is save by the people</a> 47. <a href="/1_samuel/14-47.htm">Saul's victories, strength, and family</a> </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>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <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> </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/14.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/14.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>But the people said to Saul, This phrase highlights the collective voice of the Israelites, indicating a moment where the will of the people challenges the authority of the king. In the context of ancient Israel, the king was seen as God's appointed leader, yet the people felt compelled to speak out, showing the tension between divine authority and popular opinion.“Must Jonathan die—he who accomplished such a great deliverance for Israel? Jonathan's actions in the battle against the Philistines were seen as divinely inspired and heroic. His victory was a significant military achievement, reminiscent of other deliverances in Israel's history, such as those by the judges. This phrase underscores the people's recognition of Jonathan's role as a deliverer, akin to figures like Gideon or Samson, who were also empowered by God to save Israel.Never! As surely as the LORD lives, This oath invokes the name of the LORD, emphasizing the seriousness and sincerity of the people's declaration. It reflects the cultural and religious practice of swearing by God's name to affirm truth and justice, a common practice in ancient Israelite society.not a hair of his head will fall to the ground, This expression is a Hebrew idiom signifying complete protection and safety. It is used elsewhere in Scripture to denote divine protection and assurance, as seen in <a href="/1_kings/1-52.htm">1 Kings 1:52</a> and <a href="/luke/21-18.htm">Luke 21:18</a>, indicating that Jonathan's life is under God's protection.for with God’s help he has accomplished this today.” The acknowledgment of God's help in Jonathan's victory highlights the theological belief that success in battle is attributed to divine intervention. This reflects the broader biblical theme that God is the true source of deliverance and victory for Israel, as seen in passages like <a href="/psalms/44-3.htm">Psalm 44:3</a>.So the people rescued Jonathan, and he did not die. The people's intervention to save Jonathan demonstrates a communal act of justice and mercy, overriding Saul's rash oath. This act of rescue can be seen as a type of Christ, who is the ultimate deliverer and rescuer of humanity. Jonathan's deliverance foreshadows the greater deliverance that Christ would accomplish, emphasizing themes of salvation and redemption.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/s/saul.htm">Saul</a> The first king of Israel, who made a rash oath that endangered his son Jonathan. 2. <a href="/topical/j/jonathan.htm">Jonathan</a> Saul's son, who initiated a successful attack against the Philistines, leading to a great victory for Israel. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_people_of_israel.htm">The People of Israel</a> The collective group who stood against Saul's decision, recognizing Jonathan's role in God's deliverance. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_philistines.htm">The Philistines</a> The enemies of Israel, against whom Jonathan led a successful attack. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a> The God of Israel, who is acknowledged as the source of the victory.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_rash_decisions.htm">The Danger of Rash Decisions</a> Saul's impulsive oath nearly cost his son his life. We must seek God's wisdom before making hasty decisions. <a href="/topical/r/recognizing_god's_hand.htm">Recognizing God's Hand</a> The people of Israel saw God's work through Jonathan. We should be attentive to how God is working in our lives and the lives of others. <a href="/topical/c/courage_to_stand_for_righteousness.htm">Courage to Stand for Righteousness</a> The people stood up to Saul to save Jonathan. We should have the courage to stand for what is right, even against authority. <a href="/topical/g/god's_deliverance.htm">God's Deliverance</a> Jonathan's victory was attributed to God. We should give credit to God for our successes and deliverances. <a href="/topical/c/community_support.htm">Community Support</a> The collective voice of the people saved Jonathan. We should value and support our community in times of need.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_samuel_14.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 14</a> <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> <a href="/q/does_god_change_his_mind_or_not.htm">Does God change his mind? I Samuel 15:10-11, 15:35, and Genesis 6:6-7 suggest yes, while I Samuel 15:29 suggests no. How do these contradictions reconcile?</a> <a href="/q/did_saul_and_his_armorbearer_die_by_suicide.htm">How plausible is it that both Saul and his armorbearer died by their own swords in rapid succession (1 Samuel 31:4-5)?</a> <a href="/q/is_this_mindset_present_in_you.htm">What does 'How the mighty have fallen' mean?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_samuel/14.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 45. - The people said. They had hitherto shown their disapproval of Saul's conduct by their silence; now they decide that Jonathan shall not die, and their decision was right and godly. Saul might feel bound by his rash oath, but the consciences of the people told them that an oath to commit a crime is an oath to be repented of as a sin, and not to be performed as a duty. They do not say, however, God forbid, but "Far be it." The name of the Deity is constantly taken in vain in the A.V. without adding either beauty or energy to the word of God. But even if it did, what right have translators to add energy to the word of God? He hath wrought with God this day. The argument of the people is wise and good. Jonathan's whole conduct on that day proved an especial presence of God with him. It would be morally wrong and an offence against religion to condemn that which God approved, and the people therefore set their oath against the king's oath, and prevail. <a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/14-45.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>But the people הָעָ֜ם (hā·‘ām) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock said וַיֹּ֨אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to Saul, שָׁא֗וּל (šā·’ūl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7586.htm">Strong's 7586: </a> Saul -- first king of Israel, also an Edomite and two Israelites “Must Jonathan הֲ‍ֽיוֹנָתָ֤ן ׀ (hăyō·w·nā·ṯān) Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3129.htm">Strong's 3129: </a> Jonathan die— יָמוּת֙ (yā·mūṯ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4191.htm">Strong's 4191: </a> To die, to kill he who אֲשֶׁ֣ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that accomplished עָ֠שָׂה (‘ā·śāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make such הַזֹּאת֮ (haz·zōṯ) Article | Pronoun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2063.htm">Strong's 2063: </a> Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that, a great הַגְּדוֹלָ֣ה (hag·gə·ḏō·w·lāh) Article | Adjective - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1419.htm">Strong's 1419: </a> Great, older, insolent deliverance הַיְשׁוּעָ֨ה (hay·šū·‘āh) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3444.htm">Strong's 3444: </a> Something saved, deliverance, aid, victory, prosperity for Israel? בְּיִשְׂרָאֵל֒ (bə·yiś·rā·’êl) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc Never! חָלִ֗ילָה (ḥā·lî·lāh) Interjection | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2486.htm">Strong's 2486: </a> For, a profaned thing, far be it! As surely as the LORD יְהוָה֙ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel lives, חַי־ (ḥay-) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2416.htm">Strong's 2416: </a> Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life not אִם־ (’im-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_518.htm">Strong's 518: </a> Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not a hair מִשַּׂעֲרַ֤ת (miś·śa·‘ă·raṯ) Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8185.htm">Strong's 8185: </a> Hairiness of his head רֹאשׁוֹ֙ (rō·šōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7218.htm">Strong's 7218: </a> The head will fall יִפֹּ֞ל (yip·pōl) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5307.htm">Strong's 5307: </a> To fall, lie to the ground, אַ֔רְצָה (’ar·ṣāh) Noun - feminine singular | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> Earth, land for כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction with עִם־ (‘im-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> With, equally with God?s help אֱלֹהִ֥ים (’ĕ·lō·hîm) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative he has accomplished this עָשָׂ֖ה (‘ā·śāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make today.? הַיּ֣וֹם (hay·yō·wm) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> A day So the people הָעָ֛ם (hā·‘ām) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock rescued וַיִּפְדּ֥וּ (way·yip̄·dū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6299.htm">Strong's 6299: </a> To sever, ransom, gener, to release, preserve Jonathan, יוֹנָתָ֖ן (yō·w·nā·ṯān) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3129.htm">Strong's 3129: </a> Jonathan and he did not וְלֹא־ (wə·lō-) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no die. מֵֽת׃ (mêṯ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4191.htm">Strong's 4191: </a> To die, to kill <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/14-45.htm">1 Samuel 14:45 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_samuel/14-45.htm">1 Samuel 14:45 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_samuel/14-45.htm">1 Samuel 14:45 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/14-45.htm">1 Samuel 14:45 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_samuel/14-45.htm">1 Samuel 14:45 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/14-45.htm">1 Samuel 14:45 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/14-45.htm">1 Samuel 14:45 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/14-45.htm">1 Samuel 14:45 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/14-45.htm">1 Samuel 14:45 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_samuel/14-45.htm">1 Samuel 14:45 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-45.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 14:45 The people said to Saul Shall Jonathan (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/14-44.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 14:44"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 14:44" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/14-46.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 14:46"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 14:46" /></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>