1 Samuel 20:8-10

Good News Translation

⁸ Please do me this favor, and keep the sacred promise you made to me. But if I'm guilty, kill me yourself Why take me to your father to be killed?”

⁹ “Don't even think such a thing!” Jonathan answered. “If I knew for sure that my father was determined to harm you, wouldn't I tell you?”

¹⁰ David then asked, “Who will let me know if your father answers you angrily?”