1 Samuel 14:42-44

Christian Standard Bible

⁴² Then Saul said, “Cast the lot between me and my son Jonathan,” and Jonathan was selected. ⁴³ Saul commanded him, “Tell me what you did.”^(A)

Jonathan told him, “I tasted a little honey^(B) with the end of the staff I was carrying. I am ready to die!”

⁴⁴ Saul declared to him, “May God punish me and do so severely^(C) if you do not die, Jonathan!”