He took his life in his hands when he struck down the Philistine,(A) and the Lord brought about a great victory for all Israel.(B) You saw it and rejoiced, so why would you sin against innocent blood by killing David for no reason?” (C)

Saul listened to Jonathan’s advice and swore an oath: “As surely as the Lord lives, David will not be killed.” So Jonathan summoned David and told him all these words. Then Jonathan brought David to Saul, and he served him as he did before.(D)

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