35. Then Saul built an altar to the Lord. It was the first altar he had built to the Lord.
36. Saul said, “Let’s go after the Philistines tonight and rob them. We won’t let any of them live!”The men answered, “Do whatever you think is best.”But the priest said, “Let’s ask God.”
37. So Saul asked God, “Should I chase the Philistines? Will you let us defeat them?” But God did not answer Saul at that time.
38. Then Saul said to all the leaders of his army, “Come here. Let’s find out what sin has been done today.
39. As surely as the Lord lives who has saved Israel, even if my son Jonathan did the sin, he must die.” But no one in the army spoke.