1 Samuel 20:32 net — Jonathan responded to his father Saul,“Why should he be put to death? What has he done?”

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"Jonathan responded to his father Saul,“Why should he be put to death? What has he done?”"

— 1 Samuel 20:32, NET Bible

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1 Samuel 20 — Context

29

He said,‘Permit me to go, for we are having a family sacrifice in the city, and my brother urged me to be there. So now, if I have found favor with you, let me go to see my brothers.’ For that reason he has not come to the king’s table.”

30

Saul became angry with Jonathan and said to him,“You stupid traitor! Don’t I realize that to your own disgrace and to the disgrace of your mother’s nakedness you have chosen this son of Jesse?

31

For as long as this son of Jesse is alive on the earth, you and your kingdom will not be established. Now, send some men and bring him to me. For he is as good as dead!”

32

Jonathan responded to his father Saul,“Why should he be put to death? What has he done?”

33

Then Saul threw his spear at Jonathan in order to strike him down. So Jonathan was convinced that his father had decided to kill David.

34

Jonathan got up from the table enraged. He did not eat any food on that second day of the new moon, for he was upset that his father had humiliated David.

35

The next morning Jonathan, along with a young servant, went out to the field to meet David.

1 Samuel 20:32 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Samuel 20:32 say?
1 Samuel 20:32 in the NET Bible reads: “Jonathan responded to his father Saul,“Why should he be put to death? What has he done?””
Where is 1 Samuel 20:32 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 20:32 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 20, verse 32.
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 20:32.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 20:32 in?
1 Samuel 20:32 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 20:32?
1 Samuel 20:32 reads (NET): “Jonathan responded to his father Saul,“Why should he be put to death? What has he done?”” 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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