But Jonathan Saul's son delighted much in David: and Jonathan told David, saying, Saul my father seeketh to kill thee: now therefore, I pray thee, take heed to thyself until the morning, and abide in a secret place, and hide thyself:
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Verse 2 is found in chapter 19 of 1 Samuel. Jonathan intercedes for David before Saul and reminds him that David has served the kingdom and won victories for Israel. His defense shows loyalty that does not depend on immediate political interests. Saul temporarily listens to his son and promises not to kill David. The scene demonstrates that the king’s hostility is not yet irreversible, but also reveals the fragility of his promises. Jonathan acts as mediator between two people whose relationship is increasingly marked by suspicion.
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und verkündigte es ihm und sprach: Mein Vater Saul trachtet darnach, daß er dich töte. Nun, so bewahre dich morgen und bleib verborgen und verstecke dich.
Y dio aviso a David, diciendo: Saúl mi padre procura matarte; por tanto mira ahora por ti hasta la mañana, y estate en paraje oculto, y escóndete:
y le avisó: «Mi padre Saúl intenta matarte. Ten cuidado mañana por la mañana. Quédate en un lugar oculto y escóndete.
Mais Jonathan, fils de Saül, qui avait une grande affection pour David, l'en informa et lui dit: Saül, mon père, cherche à te faire mourir. Sois donc sur tes gardes demain matin, reste dans un lieu retiré, et cache-toi.
laonde Gionatan dichiarò la cosa a Davide, dicendo: Saulle, mio padre, cerca di farti morire; ora dunque guardati, ti prego, domattina, e tienti in alcun luogo occulto, e nasconditi.
E Jônatas o anunciou a Davi, dizendo: Meu pai, Saul, procura matar-te, pelo que agora guarda-te pela manhã, e fica-te em oculto, e esconde-te.
約拿單 告訴 大衛 說:「我父 掃羅 想要殺你,現在你要小心,明日早晨留在一個僻靜的地方藏起來。
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