1 Samuel 19:2

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:

Cross-reference

1 Samuel 18:1–3 Historical context

1 Samuel 18:1-3 establishes Jonathan's deep love and covenant with David, explaining why he risks warning David here.

1 Samuel 20:2 Historical context

1 Samuel 20:2 shows Jonathan initially disbelieving Saul's intent — contrasting with his clear warning here, revealing later discovery.

In 1 Samuel 20:5, David devises the hiding plan in response to Jonathan's warning — a direct narrative continuation.

In 1 Samuel 20:9, Jonathan reaffirms his loyalty and promise to warn David, echoing his earlier warning.

In 1 Samuel 20:19, Jonathan gives David specific hiding instructions, continuing the plan from the warning.

Proverbs 17:17 says a friend loves at all times and a brother is born for adversity — Jonathan's warning perfectly fulfills this.

Acts 9:24 Parallel

Acts 9:24 describes disciples helping Paul escape a murder plot — a parallel to Jonathan warning David to hide.

Acts 23:16 Parallel

In Acts 23:16, Paul's nephew similarly warns him of a murder plot — a parallel rescue by a family member.

1 John 3:12-14 contrasts Cain's murder with love for brothers — Jonathan's warning David demonstrates brotherly love, unlike Cain.

In 2 Samuel 1:26, David's lament highlights the deep friendship that drove Jonathan's earlier warning.