Read 1 Samuel 14.36-46
Finally Saul's oath nearly cost the life of Jonathan.
The inquiry through the priest (v. 37) involves yes/no questions, with the additional possibility that no answer will be forthcoming.
Verses 40-42 illustrate at least one method of divination or lot casting.
Neither the mechanism not the meaning of the Urim and Thummin are known, but they functioned to answer yes/no questions or to choose between two alternatives.
In verse 45: It is not clear exactly how the people ransomed Jonathan.
perhaps this situation foreshadows Jonathan's death before he can succeed Saul.
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