And Saul hearkened unto the voice of Jonathan: and Saul sware, As the LORD liveth, he shall not be slain.
And Saul listened to what Jonathan said, and Saul made a solemn promise, saying, 'As surely as the LORD lives, David will not be killed.'
Saul listened to his son Jonathan's plea and swore an oath that he would not kill David.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative, King Saul was increasingly jealous of David, who had risen to fame as a hero after defeating Goliath, leading Saul to plot against him. Jonathan, Saul's son and David's loyal friend, intervened by pleading with his father to spare David's life, highlighting the deep bonds of friendship amidst royal intrigue. As a result, Saul agreed and swore an oath by the Lord that David would not be killed, though this promise was temporary in the larger story.
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