But Jonathan Saul’s son delighted much in David: and Jonathan told David, saying, Saul my father seeketh to kill thee: now therefore, I pray thee, take heed to thyself until the morning, and abide in a secret place, and hide thyself:
But Jonathan, Saul's son, really loved David deeply. So Jonathan warned David, saying, 'My father Saul is trying to kill you. Please be careful and stay hidden in a safe place until morning.'
Jonathan deeply loved his friend David and risked his own safety to warn him that King Saul was planning to kill him.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during the period when David was serving in King Saul's court after defeating Goliath. Saul had become increasingly jealous of David's military success and popularity with the people. Jonathan, despite being Saul's son and heir to the throne, had formed a covenant friendship with David and chose loyalty to his friend over his father's murderous intentions.
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