36. Saul said, “Let’s go after the Philistines tonight. Let’s take what they own. We won’t let any of them live!”The men answered, “Do whatever you think is best.”But the priest said, “Let’s ask God.”
37. So Saul asked God, “Should I chase the Philistines? Will you let us defeat them?” But that day God did not answer Saul.
38. That is why Saul said to all the leaders of his army, “Come here. Let’s find what sin has been done today.
39. As surely as the Lord lives, even if my son Jonathan did the sin, he must die.” But no one in the army answered.
40. Then Saul said to all the Israelites, “You stand on this side. I and my son Jonathan will stand on the other side.”The men answered, “Do whatever you think is best.”