1 Samuel 20:9

Good News Translation

“Don't even think such a thing!” Jonathan answered. “If I knew for sure that my father was determined to harm you, wouldn't I tell you?”

Cross References

1 Samuel 19:2

and so he told him, “My father is trying to kill you. Please be careful tomorrow morning; hide in some secret place and stay there.

1 Samuel 19:3

I will go and stand by my father in the field where you are hiding, and I will speak to him about you. If I find out anything, I will let you know.”

1 Samuel 20:10

David then asked, “Who will let me know if your father answers you angrily?”

1 Samuel 20:38

Don't just stand there! Hurry up!” The boy picked up the arrow and returned to his master,

1 Samuel 20:42

Then Jonathan said to David, “God be with you. The Lord will make sure that you and I, and your descendants and mine, will forever keep the sacred promise we have made to each other.” Then David left, and Jonathan went back to the town.

1 Samuel 20:8

Please do me this favor, and keep the sacred promise you made to me. But if I'm guilty, kill me yourself! Why take me to your father to be killed?”