1 Samuel 22:8

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

But you're all plotting against me! Not one of you told me that my own son Jonathan had made an agreement with him. Not one of you cared enough to tell me that Jonathan had helped one of my officers rebel. Now that son of Jesse is trying to ambush me.

Cross References

2 Kings 6:11

The king of Syria was furious when he found out what was happening. He called in his officers and asked, “Which one of you has been telling the king of Israel our plans?”

1 Samuel 18:1

David and Saul finished talking, and soon David and Jonathan became best friends. Jonathan thought as much of David as he did of himself.

1 Samuel 18:3

Jonathan liked David so much that they promised they would always be loyal friends.

1 Samuel 20:2

“My father can't be trying to kill you! He never does anything without telling me about it. Why would he hide this from me? It can't be true!”

1 Samuel 20:42

Jonathan said, “Take care of yourself. And remember, we have each asked the LORD to watch and make sure that we and our descendants keep our promise for ever.” David left and Jonathan went back to town.

1 Samuel 20:8

Be kind to me. After all, it was your idea to promise the LORD that we would always be loyal friends. If I've done anything wrong, kill me yourself, but don't hand me over to your father.

1 Samuel 22:13

Saul demanded, “Why did you plot against me with that son of Jesse? You helped him rebel against me by giving him food and a sword, and by talking with God for him. Now he's trying to ambush me!”

1 Samuel 23:21

Saul told them: You've done me a big favour, and I pray that the LORD will bless you.