2 And Jonathan revealed it to David, saying: 'Saul, my father, is seeking to kill you. Because of this, I ask you, take care for yourself in the morning. And you should conceal yourself and remain in hiding.
3 Then I, going out, will be standing beside my father in the field, where you will be. And I will speak about you to my father. And whatever I see, I will report to you.'
4 Then Jonathan spoke good things about David to his father Saul. And he said to him: 'You should not sin, O king, against your servant David. For he has not sinned against you, and his works toward you are very good.
5 And he took his life in his own hand, and struck down the Philistine. And the Lord wrought a great salvation for all of Israel. You saw it, and you rejoiced. Why then would you sin against innocent blood by killing David, who is without guilt?'
6 And when Saul had heard this, being pleased by the voice of Jonathan, he swore, 'As the Lord lives, he shall not be killed.'
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