Therefore thou shalt deal kindly with thy servant; for thou hast brought thy servant into a covenant of the LORD with thee: notwithstanding, if there be in me iniquity, slay me thyself; for why shouldest thou bring me to thy father?
So please be kind to me, your servant, because you have made a sacred promise with me before the LORD. But if I have done anything wrong, kill me yourself—why would you hand me over to your father?
Jonathan is asking David to show him loyalty because of their sacred friendship, but says if he's guilty of wrongdoing, David should execute him rather than let King Saul do it.
📚 Historical Context
This conversation takes place between David and Jonathan, King Saul's son, when David is fleeing from Saul who wants to kill him. Jonathan and David had made a covenant of friendship before God, promising to protect each other and their families. David is asking Jonathan to help him determine if Saul truly intends to kill him.
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