^{40 Ref} Then said he to all Israel, Be you on one side, and I and Jonathan my son will be on the other side. The people said to Saul, Do what seems good to you.

^{41 Ref} Therefore Saul said to Yahweh, the God of Israel, Show the right. Jonathan and Saul were taken [by lot]; but the people escaped.

⁴² Saul said, Cast [lots] between me and Jonathan my son. Jonathan was taken.

^{43 Ref} Then Saul said to Jonathan, Tell me what you have done. Jonathan told him, and said, I did certainly taste a little honey with the end of the rod that was in my hand; and, behold, I must die.

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