1 Samuel 14:44 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

And Saul answered, God do so and more also: for thou shalt surely die, Jonathan. And Saul answered - thou shalt surely die, Jonathan - To save thy rash oath! So must John Baptist's head be taken off at the desire of an impure woman, because a Herod had sworn to give her whatever she might request! Unfeeling brute! However, the king was Judge. But what said the people, who were the Jury?