14. David stayed in hideouts in the hill country of Ziph Desert. Saul kept searching, but God never let Saul catch him.
15. One time, David was at Horesh in Ziph Desert. He was afraid because Saul had come to the area to kill him.
16. But Jonathan went to see David, and God helped him encourage David.
17. “Don't be afraid,” Jonathan said. “My father Saul will never get his hands on you. In fact, you're going to be the next king of Israel, and I'll be your highest official. Even my father knows it's true.”
18. They both promised the Lord that they would always be loyal to each other. Then Jonathan went home, but David stayed at Horesh.