1 Samuel 23:15-17

New English Translation

¹⁵ David realized^[a] that Saul had come out to seek his life; at that time David was in Horesh in the wilderness of Ziph.

¹⁶ Then Jonathan son of Saul left and went to David at Horesh. He encouraged him^[b] through God. ¹⁷ He said to him, “Don’t be afraid! For the hand of my father Saul cannot find you. You will rule over Israel, and I will be your second in command. Even my father Saul realizes this.”