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For, as Yahweh 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.
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The Danger of Rash Vows
Commentators highlight Saul's increasing rashness. He makes a severe oath, invoking God's name to condemn the unknown offender, even if it's his own son. Matthew Henry describes this as the action of an 'unhumbled heart,' quick to find fault in others while ignoring one's own failings, a warning against impetuous vows and self-righteousness.
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1 Samuel
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Saul’s rashness becomes more and more apparent. He now adds an additional oath, to bring down yet further guilt for “taking God’s name in vain.” Th…
19th Century
Anglican
Though it be in Jonathan my son. —“Were Jonathan himself the transgressor, he [Saul] would not …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For as the Lord lives, which saves Israel And had saved them that day with a great salvation and had wrought a great…
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