Holy Scripture

1 Samuel 19:5

A church father on this verse
“And this is also shewn by that which was said by Jonathan to his father, "He hath put himself in thy hands; and he made war and slew the Philistines by the simplicity of David the king."”
Philoxenus of Mabbug, 6th c. — 13 Ascetic Discourses, Discourse 4 -- On Faith: First Discourse on Simplicity

Source: Septuagint

Original

5And he put his life in his hand, and smote the Philistine, and the Lord wrought a great deliverance; and all Israel saw, and rejoiced: why then dost thou sin against innocent blood, to slay David without a cause?

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In context

3And I will go forth, and stand near my father in the field where thou shalt be, and I will speak concerning thee to my father; and I will see what his answer may be, and I will tell thee.

4And Jonathan spoke favorably concerning David to Saul his father, and said to him, Let not the king sin against thy servant David, for he has not sinned against thee, and his deeds are very good.

— 1 Samuel 19:5 —

6And Saul hearkened to the voice of Jonathan; and Saul swore, saying, As the Lord lives, he shall not die.

7And Jonathan called David, and told him all these words; and Jonathan brought David in to Saul, and he was before him as in former times.

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