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1 Samuel 14:37

Saul
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35 Then Saul built an altar to the LORD; it was the first time he had built an altar to the LORD.

36 And Saul said, “Let us go down after the Philistines by night and plunder them until dawn, leaving no man alive!” “Do what seems good to you,” the troops replied. But the priest said, “We must consult God here.”

So Saul inquired of God, “Shall I go down after the Philistines? Will You give them into the hand of Israel?” But God did not answer him that day.

38 Therefore Saul said, “Come here, all you leaders of the troops, and let us investigate how this sin has occurred today.

39 As surely as the LORD who saves Israel lives, even if it is my son Jonathan, he must die!” But not one of the troops said a word.

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Here the Bible tells a story about someone else. Ask yourself what it can say to us today. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
So Saul inquired of God, “Shall I go down after the Philistines? Will You give them into the hand of Israel?” But God did not answer him that day.
KJV
And Saul asked counsel of God, Shall I go down after the Philistines? wilt thou deliver them into the hand of Israel? But he answered him not that day.
WEB
Saul asked counsel of God: “Shall I go down after the Philistines? Will you deliver them into the hand of Israel?” But he didn’t answer him that day.
ASV
And Saul asked counsel of God, Shall I go down after the Philistines? wilt thou deliver them into the hand of Israel? But he answered him not that day.
DARBY
And Saul inquired of God, Shall I go down after the Philistines? wilt thou give them into the hand of Israel? But he did not answer him that day.
BLB
And Saul inquired of God, “Shall I go down after the Philistines? Will You give them into the hand of Israel?” And He did not answer him on that day.
ÅB
Så spurte Saul Gud: Skal jeg dra nedover og sette etter filistrene? Vil du gi dem i Israels hånd? Men han svarte ham ikke den dag.
OTB
Og Saul spurte Gud: «Skal jeg gå ned etter filisterne? Vil Du gi dem i Israels hånd?» Men Han svarte ham ikke den dagen.
B1930
Så spurte Saul Gud: Skal jeg dra nedover og sette efter filistrene? Vil du gi dem i Israels hånd? Men han svarte ham ikke den dag.

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Cross references

  • 1 Samuel 28:6

    He inquired of the LORD, but the LORD did not answer him by dreams or Urim or prophets.

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  • 1 Kings 22:5

    But Jehoshaphat also said to the king of Israel, “Please inquire first for the word of the LORD.”

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  • 1 Samuel 23:9–12

    When David learned that Saul was plotting evil against him, he said to Abiathar the priest, “Bring the ephod.”

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  • 2 Samuel 5:23

    So David inquired of the LORD, who answered, “Do not march straight up, but circle around behind them and attack them in front of the balsam trees.

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  • 1 Samuel 23:4

    Once again, David inquired of the LORD, and the LORD answered him: “Go at once to Keilah, for I will deliver the Philistines into your hand.”

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  • 1 Samuel 30:7–8

    Then David said to Abiathar the priest, the son of Ahimelech, “Bring me the ephod.” So Abiathar brought it to him,

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  • 2 Samuel 5:19

    So David inquired of the LORD, “Should I go up against the Philistines? Will You deliver them into my hand?” “Go,” replied the LORD, “for I will surely deliver the Philistines into your hand.”

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  • Ezekiel 14:3–5

    “Son of man, these men have set up idols in their hearts and put wicked stumbling blocks before their faces. Should I consult with them in any way?

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