For as the Lord lives who saves Israel, though it be in Jonathan my son, he shall surely die.” But there was not a man among all the people who answered him.
Then David's anger was greatly kindled against the man, and he said to Nathan, “As the Lord lives, the man who has done this deserves to die,
And Saul said, “God do so to me and more also; you shall surely die, Jonathan.”
And the men of Israel had been hard pressed that day, so Saul had laid an oath on the people, saying, “Cursed be the man who eats food until it is evening and I am avenged on my enemies.” So none of the people had tasted food.
It is the same for all, since the same event happens to the righteous and the wicked, to the good and the evil, to the clean and the unclean, to him who sacrifices and him who does not sacrifice. As the good one is, so is the sinner, and he who swears is as he who shuns an oath.
But Saul swore to her by the Lord, “As the Lord lives, no punishment shall come upon you for this thing.”
And the king said, “You shall surely die, Ahimelech, you and all your father's house.”
For as long as the son of Jesse lives on the earth, neither you nor your kingdom shall be established. Therefore send and bring him to me, for he shall surely die.”
And Saul listened to the voice of Jonathan. Saul swore, “As the Lord lives, he shall not be put to death.”
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