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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

As surely as the LORD who saves Israel lives, even if it is my son Jonathan, he must die!” But not one of the troops said a word.

World English Bible (WEB)

For, as Yahweh lives, who saves Israel, though it is in Jonathan my son, he shall surely die.” But there was not a man among all the people who answered him.

King James Version (KJV)

For, as the LORD liveth, which saveth Israel, though it be in Jonathan my son, he shall surely die. But there was not a man among all the people that answered him.

American Standard Version (ASV)

For, as Jehovah liveth, who saveth Israel, though it be in Jonathan my son, he shall surely die. But there was not a man among all the people that answered him.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

For, by the living Lord, the saviour of Israel, even if the sinner is Jonathan, my son, death will certainly be his fate. But not a man among all the people gave him any answer.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Porque vive Jehová, que salva á Israel, que si fuere en mi hijo Jonathán, el morirá de cierto. Y no hubo en todo el pueblo quien le respondiese.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Juro por el nombre del Señor que salvó a Israel, que aunque el pecador sea mi hijo Jonatán, morirá. Nadie de la tropa le contestó.

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