Then said he unto all Israel, Be ye on one side, and I and Jonathan my son will be on the other side. And the people said unto Saul, Do what seemeth good unto thee.
Ver. 40. Do what seemeth good unto thee.] So they had said once before. 1Sa 14:36 Silken words must be given to princes as she in the story said. a But when Saul spake of putting Jonathan to death, there was first altum silentium 1Sa 14:39 and then an absolute opposition, 1Sa 14:45 and a forcible rescue.
a Plut.