1 Samuel 20:1

New American Bible - revised edition

David fled from Naioth in Ramah, and went to Jonathan. “What have I done?” he asked him. “What crime or what offense does your father hold against me that he seeks my life?”

Cross References

Psalm 54:3

O God, by your name save me. By your strength defend my cause.

2 Corinthians 1:12

For our boast is this, the testimony of our conscience that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially toward you, with the simplicity and sincerity of God, [and] not by human wisdom but by the grace of God.

2 Peter 2:9

then the Lord knows how to rescue the devout from trial and to keep the unrighteous under punishment for the day of judgment,

1 John 3:21

Beloved, if [our] hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence in God

1 Samuel 12:3

Here I stand! Answer me in the presence of the Lord and the Lord’s anointed. Whose ox have I taken? Whose donkey have I taken? Whom have I cheated? Whom have I wronged? From whom have I accepted a bribe and shut my eyes because of it? I will make restitution to you.”

1 Samuel 19:1

Saul discussed his intention to kill David with his son Jonathan and with all his servants. But Saul’s son Jonathan, who was very fond of David,

1 Samuel 19:18

When David got safely away, he went to Samuel in Ramah, informing him of all that Saul had done to him. Then he and Samuel went to stay in Naioth.

1 Samuel 20:2

Jonathan answered him: “Heaven forbid that you should die! My father does nothing, great or small, without telling me. Why, then, should my father conceal this from me? It cannot be true!”

1 Samuel 20:32

But Jonathan argued with his father Saul: “Why should he die? What has he done?”

1 Samuel 24:11

You see for yourself today that the Lord just now delivered you into my hand in the cave. I was told to kill you, but I took pity on you instead. I decided, ‘I will not raise a hand against my master, for he is the Lord’s anointed.’

1 Samuel 24:12

Look here, my father. See the end of your robe which I hold. I cut off an end of your robe and did not kill you. Now see and be convinced that I plan no harm and no rebellion. I have done you no wrong, though you are hunting me down to take my life.

1 Samuel 24:17

When David finished saying these things to Saul, Saul answered, “Is that your voice, my son David?” And he wept freely.

1 Samuel 24:9

David also stepped out of the cave, calling to Saul, “My lord the king!” When Saul looked back, David bowed, his face to the ground in homage,

1 Samuel 26:18

He continued: “Why does my lord pursue his servant? What have I done? What evil am I planning?