1 Samuel 19:4

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

The next morning, Jonathan reminded Saul about the many good things David had done for him. Then he said, “Why do you want to kill David? He hasn't done anything to you. He has served in your army and has always done what's best for you. He even risked his life to kill Goliath. The LORD helped Israel win a great victory that day, and it made you happy.”

Cross References

Genesis 42:22

Reuben spoke up, “Didn't I tell you not to harm the boy? But you wouldn't listen, and now we have to pay the price for killing him.”

2 Chronicles 6:22

Suppose someone accuses a person of a crime, and the accused has to stand in front of the altar in your temple and say, “I swear I am innocent!”

Psalm 35:12

They repay evil for good, and I feel all alone.

Psalm 59:4

But they are ready to attack. Do something! Help me! Look at what's happening.

Proverbs 17:13

You will always have trouble if you are mean to those who are good to you.

Jeremiah 18:20

I tried to help them, but they are paying me back by digging a pit to trap me. I even begged you not to punish them.

1 Corinthians 8:12

When you sin by hurting a follower with a weak conscience, you sin against Christ.

1 John 3:15

If you hate each other, you are murderers, and we know that murderers do not have eternal life.

1 Samuel 2:25

If you harm another person, God can help make things right between the two of you. But if you commit a crime against the LORD, no one can help you!” But the LORD had already decided to kill them. So he kept them from listening to their father.

1 Samuel 20:32

“Why do you want to kill David?” Jonathan asked. “What has he done?”

1 Samuel 22:14

“Your Majesty, none of your officers is more loyal than David!” Ahimelech replied. “He's your son-in-law and the captain of your bodyguard. Everyone in your family respects him.