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38 Saul called his army officers together and said: »We have to find out what sin has kept God from answering.
39 »I promise by the living Jehovah, who gives Israel victory, that the guilty one will be put to death, even if he is my son Jonathan.« But no one said anything.
40 Then Saul said to them: »All of you stand over there. Jonathan and I will stand over here.« »Do whatever you think best,« they answered.
41 Saul said to Jehovah the God of Israel, give a perfect lot. Jonathan and Samuel were taken, but the people escaped.
42 Then Saul said: »Cast lots to decide between my son Jonathan and me.« And Jonathan was indicated.