In Context

39 For, as Yahweh lives, who saves Israel, though it is in Jonathan my son, he shall surely die.| But there was not a man among all the people who answered him.

40 Then 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.|

41 Therefore Saul said to Yahweh, the God of Israel, |Show the right.| Jonathan and Saul were chosen; but the people escaped.

42 Saul said, |Cast lots between me and Jonathan my son.| Jonathan was selected.

43 Then 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.|

44 Saul said, |God do so and more also; for you shall surely die, Jonathan.|

1 Samuel 14:42 in Other Translations