16. the name of Jonathan must never be cut off from the family of David, or the Lord will make you answer for it.”
17. And in his love for David, Jonathan renewed his oath to him, because he loved him as he loved himself.
18. Jonathan then said to him: “Tomorrow is the new moon; you will be missed, since your place will be vacant.
19. On the third day you will be missed all the more. Go to the spot where you hid on the other occasion and wait near the mound there.
20. On the third day of the month I will shoot arrows to the side of it, as though aiming at a target.