45. The troops asked Saul, “Should Jonathan die after he has won this great victory in Israel? That would be unthinkable! We solemnly swear, as the Lord lives, not a single hair of his head will fall to the ground, because he has done this with God’s help today.” So the troops rescued Jonathan from death.
46. Then Saul stopped pursuing the Philistines. So the Philistines returned to their own land.
47. When Saul had taken over the kingdom of Israel, he fought against his enemies on every side—against Moab, the Ammonites, Edom, the kings of Zobah, and the Philistines. Wherever he turned, he was victorious.
48. He acted forcefully and defeated Amalek. He rescued Israel from the enemies who looted their possessions.