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Selected Verse: 1 Samuel 14:41 - King James

Verse	Translation	Text
1Sa 14:41	King James	Therefore Saul said unto the LORD God of Israel, Give a perfect lot. And Saul and Jonathan were taken: but the people escaped.

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Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834]
Give a perfect lot - The phrase is obscure, but the meaning is probably as in the margin.

Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834]

Give a perfect lot - The phrase is obscure, but the meaning is probably as in the margin.

Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley [1754-65]
Perfect lot - Or, declare the perfect, or guiltless person. That is, O Lord, so guide the lot, that it may discover who is guilty in his matter, and who innocent. Escaped - They were pronounced guiltless.

Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley [1754-65]

Perfect lot - Or, declare the perfect, or guiltless person. That is, O Lord, so guide the lot, that it may discover who is guilty in his matter, and who innocent. Escaped - They were pronounced guiltless.

Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826
Lord God of Israel, Give a perfect lot - Both the Vulgate and Septuagint add much to this verse: And Saul said to the Lord God of Israel, Lord God of Israel, give judgment. Why is it that thou hast not answered thy servant to-day? If the iniquity be in me, or Jonathan my son, make it manifest. Or if this iniquity be in thy people, give sanctification.

Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826

Lord God of Israel, Give a perfect lot - Both the Vulgate and Septuagint add much to this verse: And Saul said to the Lord God of Israel, Lord God of Israel, give judgment. Why is it that thou hast not answered thy servant to-day? If the iniquity be in me, or Jonathan my son, make it manifest. Or if this iniquity be in thy people, give sanctification.

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