1 Samuel 19:6

And Saul hearkened unto the voice of Jonathan: and Saul sware, As the LORD liveth, he shall not be slain.

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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 19:6

BSB
Saul listened to the voice of Jonathan and swore an oath: "As surely as the LORD lives, David will not be put to death."
AKJV
And Saul listened to the voice of Jonathan: and Saul swore, As the LORD lives, he shall not be slain.
CPDV
And when Saul had heard this, being pleased by the voice of Jonathan, he swore, "As the Lord lives, he shall not be killed."
ERV
And Saul hearkened unto the voice of Jonathan: and Saul sware, As the LORD liveth, he shall not be put to death.
NHEB
Saul listened to the voice of Jonathan: and Saul swore, "As the LORD lives, he shall not be put to death."
SMT
And Saul will hear to the voice of Jonathan; and Saul will swear, Jehovah lives if he shall die.

Commentary for 1 Samuel 19:6

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Overview of 1 Samuel 19:6
Summary
Authority spares intended victim
Place
Israel
Event
Saul swears to spare David
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Narrative