1 Samuel 20:9
And Jonathan said, Far be it from thee: for if I knew certainly that evil were determined by my father to come upon thee, then would not I tell it thee?
Cross-references
1 Samuel 20:38
Parallel
In 1 Samuel 20:38, Jonathan carries out his promise to warn David by shooting arrows — the very warning he pledges here.
1 Samuel 20:42
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In 1 Samuel 20:42, Jonathan reaffirms the covenant and sends David in peace, fulfilling the assurance he gives here.
1 Samuel 20:7
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In 1 Samuel 20:7, David tells Jonathan how to detect Saul's intent — Jonathan's response here directly addresses that plan.
1 Samuel 19:2
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In 1 Samuel 19:2, Jonathan already warned David of Saul's intent — exactly the kind of disclosure he promises here.
1 Samuel 19:3
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In 1 Samuel 19:3, Jonathan says he will learn Saul's plans and tell David — the same commitment he repeats here.