35. Then Saul built an altar to the Lord; it was the first time he had built an altar to the Lord.
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.
39. I solemnly swear, as the Lord and Savior of Israel lives, even if it is my son Jonathan ⌊who did it⌋, he must die.” But not one of the soldiers replied.
40. Saul told all Israel, “You stand on one side, and my son Jonathan and I will stand on the other side.”“Do whatever you think is best,” the troops responded to Saul.
41. Then Saul said to the Lord, “O God of Israel, why didn’t you answer me today? If this sin is mine or my son Jonathan’s, Lord God of Israel, ⌊let the priest⌋ draw Urim. But if it is in your people Israel, ⌊let him⌋ draw Thummim.” Jonathan and Saul were chosen, and the people were freed ⌊from guilt⌋.