1 Samuel 14:38 Meaning
And Saul said, Draw ye near hither, all the chief of the people: and know and see wherein this sin hath been this day.
Context Explained
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.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Proverbs 11:14
This verse highlights the importance of wise counsel in leadership, similar to Saul's inquiry.
James 5:16
James encourages confession and prayer, reflecting the need for accountability among leaders.
Matthew 18:15
Jesus teaches about addressing sin within the community, akin to Saul's concern for the people's actions.
Source: 1 Samuel 14:38