4. Jonathan said to David, “I’ll do anything you want me to do.”
5. So David said, “Look, tomorrow is the New Moon festival. I am supposed to eat with the king, but let me hide in the field until the third evening.
6. If your father notices I am gone, tell him, ‘David begged me to let him go to his hometown of Bethlehem. Every year at this time his family group offers a sacrifice.’
7. If your father says, ‘Fine,’ I am safe. But if he becomes angry, you will know that he wants to hurt me.
8. Jonathan, be loyal to me, your servant. You have made an agreement with me before the Lord. If I am guilty, you may kill me yourself! Why hand me over to your father?”
9. Jonathan answered, “No, never! If I learn that my father plans to hurt you, I will warn you!”
10. David asked, “Who will let me know if your father answers you unkindly?”