1Sa 14:44 | MHM | STEP | v. 44 : Saul, determined to keep his oath, declares that Jonathan must die. He even curses himself if he does not carry out the punishment. However, Saul’s harshness reveals his lack of compassion and poor leadership. He fails to consider that Jonathan acted in ignorance and had just helped win a great victory for Israel (1 Samuel 14:44; 1 Samuel 14:44 ).

‏ 1 Samuel 14:44

v. 44: Saul, determined to keep his oath, declares that Jonathan must die. He even curses himself if he does not carry out the punishment. However, Saul’s harshness reveals his lack of compassion and poor leadership. He fails to consider that Jonathan acted in ignorance and had just helped win a great victory for Israel (1 Samuel 14:44; 1 Samuel 14:44 ^a).