I Samuel · Chapter 20 King James Version

I Samuel 20:12

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The Scripture

(12) And Jonathan said unto David, O LORD God of Israel, when I have sounded my father about to morrow any time, or the third day, and, behold, if there be good toward David, and I then send not unto thee, and shew it thee;
Chapter overview (whole chapter)

David and Jonathan devised a plan involving the new moon feast to determine whether Saul intended to kill David, with Jonathan agreeing to signal the answer by shooting arrows into a field. Confirming Saul's murderous intent, Jonathan warned David to flee, and the two friends wept together and renewed their covenant before parting.

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