³⁹ For, as Yahweh lives, who saves Israel, though it be in Jonathan my son, he shall surely die. But there was not a man among all the people who answered him.

⁴⁴ Saul said, God do so and more also; for you shall surely die, Jonathan.

⁵ David's anger was greatly kindled against the man, and he said to Nathan, "As Yahweh lives, the man who has done this is worthy to die!

²⁴ The men of Israel were distressed that day; for Saul had adjured the people, saying, Cursed be the man who eats any food until it be evening, and I be avenged on my enemies. So none of the people tasted food.

⁶ Saul listened to the voice of Jonathan: and Saul swore, As Yahweh lives, he shall not be put to death.

³¹ For as long as the son of Jesse lives on the earth, you shall not be established, nor your kingdom. Therefore now send and bring him to me, for he shall surely die.

¹⁶ The king said, You shall surely die, Ahimelech, you, and all your father's house.

¹⁰ Saul swore to her by Yahweh, saying, As Yahweh lives, there shall no punishment happen to you for this thing.

² All things come alike to all. There is one event to the righteous and to the wicked; to the good, to the clean, to the unclean, to him who sacrifices, and to him who doesn't sacrifice. As is the good, so is the sinner; he who takes an oath, as he who fears an oath.