1 Samuel 14:44 nasb — Saul said, "May God do this to me and more also, for you shall surely die, Jonathan."

NASB

"Saul said, "May God do this to me and more also, for you shall surely die, Jonathan.""

— 1 Samuel 14:44, NASB

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1 Samuel 14 — Context

41

Therefore, Saul said to the LORD, the God of Israel, "Give a perfect lot." And Jonathan and Saul were taken, but the people escaped.

42

Saul said, "Cast lots between me and Jonathan my son." And Jonathan was taken.

43

Then Saul said to Jonathan, "Tell me what you have done." So Jonathan told him and said, "I indeed tasted a little honey with the end of the staff that was in my hand. Here I am, I must die!"

44

Saul said, "May God do this to me and more also, for you shall surely die, Jonathan."

45

But the people said to Saul, "Must Jonathan die, who has brought about this great deliverance in Israel? Far from it! As the LORD lives, not one hair of his head shall fall to the ground, for he has worked with God this day." So the people rescued Jonathan and he did not die.

46

Then Saul went up from pursuing the Philistines, and the Philistines went to their own place.

47

Now when Saul had taken the kingdom over Israel, he fought against all his enemies on every side, against Moab, the sons of Ammon, Edom, the kings of Zobah, and the Philistines; and wherever he turned, he inflicted punishment.

1 Samuel 14:44 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 14:44 say?
1 Samuel 14:44 in the NASB reads: “Saul said, "May God do this to me and more also, for you shall surely die, Jonathan."”
Where is 1 Samuel 14:44 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 14:44 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 14, verse 44.
Who wrote 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Samuel, Nathan, and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.
What is the book of 1 Samuel about?
1 Samuel marks Israel's transition from judges to kings. It traces the births and ministries of the prophet Samuel, the rise and tragic fall of Saul as Israel's first king, and the anointing of the shepherd boy David, whose faith makes him a man after God's own heart.
What are the major themes of 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel explores themes including Kingship, Prophet, Faith vs. Fear, God's Sovereign Choice, Anointing. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Samuel 14:44.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 14:44 in?
1 Samuel 14:44 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Samuel 14:44?
1 Samuel 14:44 reads (NASB): “Saul said, "May God do this to me and more also, for you shall surely die, Jonathan."” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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