1 Samuel 20:8-10

Common English Bible

⁸ So be loyal to your servant, because you’ve brought your servant into a sacred covenant^[a] with you. If I’m guilty, then kill me yourself; just don’t take me back to your father.”

⁹ “Enough!” Jonathan replied. “If I can determine for certain that my father intends to harm you, of course I’ll tell you!”

¹⁰ “Who will tell me if your father responds harshly?” David asked Jonathan.