18. The two of them made a sacred promise of friendship to each other. David stayed at Horesh, and Jonathan went home.
19. Some people from Ziph went to Saul at Gibeah and said, “David is hiding in our territory at Horesh on Mount Hachilah, in the southern part of the Judean wilderness.
20. We know, Your Majesty, how much you want to capture him; so come to our territory, and we will make sure that you catch him.”
21. Saul answered, “May the Lord bless you for being so kind to me!
22. Go and make sure once more; find out for certain where he is and who has seen him there. I hear that he is very cunning.