World English Bible
1 Samuel 20:9
“Jonathan said, "Far be it from you; for if I should at all know that evil were determined by my father to come on you, then wouldn't I tell you that?”
Verse in context — 1 Samuel 20
7
If he says, 'It is well;' your servant shall have peace: but if he be angry, then know that evil is determined by him.
8
Therefore deal kindly with your servant; for you have brought your servant into a covenant of Yahweh with you: but if there be in me iniquity, kill me yourself; for why should you bring me to your father?
9
Jonathan said, "Far be it from you; for if I should at all know that evil were determined by my father to come on you, then wouldn't I tell you that?
10
Then David said to Jonathan, "Who shall tell me if perchance your father answers you roughly?
11
Jonathan said to David, "Come, and let us go out into the field." They both went out into the field.
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The rise of Israel’s monarchy with Samuel, Saul, and David.
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