1 Samuel 14:38 · KJV

"And Saul said, Draw ye near hither, all the chief of the people: and know and see wherein this sin hath been this day."

King James Version

Passage Context

³⁶And Saul said, Let us go down after the Philistines by night, and spoil them until the morning light, and let us not leave a man of them. And they said, Do whatsoever seemeth good unto thee. Then said the priest, Let us draw near hither unto God.

³⁷And Saul asked counsel of God, Shall I go down after the Philistines? wilt thou deliver them into the hand of Israel? But he answered him not that day.

³⁸And Saul said, Draw ye near hither, all the chief of the people: and know and see wherein this sin hath been this day.

³⁹For, as the LORD liveth, which saveth Israel, though it be in Jonathan my son, he shall surely die. But there was not a man among all the people that answered him.

⁴⁰Then said he unto all Israel, Be ye on one side, and I and Jonathan my son will be on the other side. And the people said unto Saul, Do what seemeth good unto thee.

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Reflection Questions

How do you seek accountability in your faith journey?

What does it mean for you to recognize sin in your life?

When have you had to confront a difficult truth?

Life Application

accountability

Find a trusted friend or mentor to discuss your spiritual struggles.

faith

Be open to recognizing and addressing sin in your life.

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SaulOT

Saul was the first king of Israel, chosen by God but later rejected for disobedience. His life serves as a cautionary tale about pride and the consequences of turning away from God.

First appearance: 1 Samuel 9:1

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