1 Samuel 14:36-38

GOD’S WORD Translation

³⁶ Saul said ⌞to his men⌟, “Let’s attack the Philistines tonight and take their possessions until the light of dawn. And let’s not leave any of them ⌞alive⌟.”

“Do whatever you think is best,” they responded.

But the priest said, “Let’s consult God first.”

³⁷ Then Saul asked God, “Should I attack the Philistines? Will you hand them over to Israel?” But he received no answer that day.

³⁸ So Saul ordered all the leaders of the troops, “Come here! Find out what sin was committed today.