Jabez called out to the God of Israel, ‘If only you would bless me, extend my border, let your hand be with me, and keep me from harm, so that I will not experience pain’. And God granted his request.
Her husband, Elkanah, replied, ‘Do what you think is best, and stay here until you’ve weaned him. May the Lord confirm your word.’ So Hannah stayed there and nursed her son until she weaned him.
Jonathan then said to David, ‘Go in the assurance the two of us pledged in the name of the Lord when we said, “The Lord will be a witness between you and me and between my offspring and your offspring for ever.” ’ Then David left, and Jonathan went into the city.