15. David was at Horesh in the Desert of Ziph. He was afraid because Saul was coming to kill him.
16. But Saul’s son Jonathan went to David at Horesh. He helped David have stronger faith in God.
17. Jonathan told him, “Don’t be afraid. My father won’t touch you. You will become king of Israel, and I will be second to you. Even my father Saul knows this.”
18. The two of them made an agreement before the Lord. Then Jonathan went home. But David stayed at Horesh.
19. The people from Ziph went to Saul at Gibeah. They told him, “David is hiding in our land. He’s at the protected places of Horesh. They are on the hill of Hakilah, south of Jeshimon.
20. Now, our king, come down anytime you want. It’s our duty to give David to you.”
21. Saul answered, “The Lord bless you for helping me.
22. Go and learn more about him. Find out where he is staying. Find out who has seen him there. I have heard that he is clever.