1 Samuel 20:9

Tree of Life Version

Jonathan replied, “Far be it from you! For if I know for sure that my father has determined evil to come on you, then wouldn’t I tell you about it?”

Cross References

1 Samuel 19:2

So Jonathan informed David saying, “My father Saul is seeking to kill you. So now, please be on guard in the morning, and stay in a secret place and hide yourself.

1 Samuel 19:3

I will go out and stand beside my father in the field where you will be, and I will speak with my father about you. If I notice anything, I will tell you.”

1 Samuel 20:10

Then David asked Jonathan, “Who will tell me if your father answers you harshly?”

1 Samuel 20:38

Then Jonathan called out after the lad, “Quick, hurry! Don’t stand there!” So Jonathan’s lad picked up the arrow and came to his master.

1 Samuel 20:42

Then Jonathan said to David, “Go in the shalom that we both have sworn to each other in the Name of Adonai saying: ‘May Adonai be between me and you, and between my offspring and your offspring, forever.’”

1 Samuel 20:8

Therefore deal kindly with your servant, for you have brought your servant into a covenant of Adonai with you. But if there is any iniquity in me, then kill me yourself! Why should you bring me to your father?”