1 Samuel 14:43

Then Saul said to Jonathan, Tell me what thou hast done. And Jonathan told him, and said, I did but taste a little honey with the end of the rod that was in mine hand, and, lo, I must die.

Cross-reference

1 Samuel 14:27 Historical context

In 1 Samuel 14:27, Jonathan ate honey unaware of Saul's oath, explaining why he now confesses his unintentional sin.

1 Samuel 14:28 Historical context

In 1 Samuel 14:28, a soldier informs Jonathan about Saul's oath, providing the background for Jonathan's confession here.

Joshua 7:19 Parallel

In Joshua 7:19, Joshua asks Achan to confess after lots identified him, paralleling Saul's call for Jonathan to admit his deed.

In Jonah 1:7-10, after the lot falls on Jonah, the sailors question him about his actions—mirroring Saul's interrogation of Jonathan.

Jonah 1:8 Parallel

In Jonah 1:8, the sailors ask Jonah specifics after the lot, just as Saul presses Jonathan to reveal what he did.