And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that you would bless me indeed, and enlarge my border, and that your hand might be with me, and that you would keep me from evil, that it may not grieve me! And God granted him that which he requested.
And Elkanah her husband said to her, Do what seems good to you; remain until you have weaned him; only may the LORD establish his word. So the woman stayed, and nursed her son until she weaned him.
And Jonathan said to David, Go in peace, seeing that we have sworn both of us in the name of the LORD, saying, The LORD be between me and you, and between my descendents and your descendents for ever. And he arose and departed: and Jonathan went into the city.
So David received from her hand that which she had brought him, and said to her, Go up in peace to your house; see, I have heard and consented to your voice, and have accepted your person.