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1 Samuel 14:35-37
New Catholic Bible
1 Samuel 14:35-37
New Catholic Bible
35 Saul built an altar to the Lord. It was the first time that he built an altar to the Lord.[a]
36 Jonathan Is Saved from Death. Saul said, “Let us go down after the Philistines by night. We can prey upon them until the morning and not leave one of them alive.” They said, “Do whatever you think best,” but the priest approached and said, “Let us inquire of God.” 37 So Saul sought counsel from God asking, “Shall I go down after the Philistines? Will you deliver them into Israel’s hands?” But he did not answer that day.
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- 1 Samuel 14:35 Saul was late in giving honor to God for his kingship. He consistently made the mistake of relying on his own wits and approaching God as a last resort.
