Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
Jonathan spoke to his father Saul favorably about David. "The king shouldn't wrong his servant David because he has not wronged you and because what he has done has been very beneficial for you.
New American Standard Bible
Then Jonathan
King James Version
And Jonathan spake good of David unto Saul his father, and said unto him, Let not the king sin against his servant, against David; because he hath not sinned against thee, and because his works have been to theeward very good:
Holman Bible
Jonathan spoke well of David to his father Saul. He said to him: “The king should not sin against his servant David.
A Conservative Version
And Jonathan spoke good of David to Saul his father, and said to him, Let not the king sin against his servant, against David, because he has not sinned against thee, and because his works have been very good toward thee.
American Standard Version
And Jonathan spake good of David unto Saul his father, and said unto him, Let not the king sin against his servant, against David; because he hath not sinned against thee, and because his works have been to thee-ward very good:
Amplified
Then Jonathan spoke well of David to Saul his father and said to him, “May the king not sin against his servant David, since he has not sinned against you, and since his deeds have been very beneficial to you.
Bible in Basic English
And Jonathan gave his father Saul a good account of David, and said to him, Let not the king do wrong against his servant, against David; because he has done you no wrong, and all his acts have had a good outcome for you:
Darby Translation
And Jonathan spoke good of David to Saul his father, and said to him, Let not the king sin against his servant, against David, because he has not sinned against thee; for also what he did was very advantageous to thee;
Julia Smith Translation
And Jonathan will speak good of David to Saul his father, and he will say to him, The king will not sin against his servant against David, for he sinned not against thee, and because of his doing good to thee greatly:
King James 2000
And Jonathan spoke good of David unto Saul his father, and said unto him, Let not the king sin against his servant, against David; because he has not sinned against you, and because his works have been toward you very good:
Lexham Expanded Bible
So Jonathan spoke well about David to his father Saul and said to him, "The king should not sin against his servant David, because he has not sinned against you, and because his service for you [has been] very good.
Modern King James verseion
And Jonathan spoke good of David to Saul his father, and said to him, Do not let the king sin against his servant, against David, because he has not sinned against you, and because his works are very good toward you.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And Jonathan spake the best of David unto Saul his father and said unto him, "Let not the king sin against his servant David, for he hath not sinned against thee, and his works are to thee ward very good.
NET Bible
So Jonathan spoke on David's behalf to his father Saul. He said to him, "The king should not sin against his servant David, for he has not sinned against you. On the contrary, his actions have been very beneficial for you.
New Heart English Bible
Jonathan spoke good of David to Saul his father, and said to him, "Do not let the king sin against his servant, against David; because he has not sinned against you, and because his works have been very good toward you;
The Emphasized Bible
So then Jonathan spake of David things that were good, unto Saul his father, - and said unto him - May the king not sin against his servant - against David; for he hath not sinned against, thee, nay, indeed, his doings have been good to theeward exceedingly.
Webster
And Jonathan spoke good of David to Saul his father, and said to him, Let not the king sin against his servant, against David; because he hath not sinned against thee, and because his works have been toward thee very good:
World English Bible
Jonathan spoke good of David to Saul his father, and said to him, "Don't let the king sin against his servant, against David; because he has not sinned against you, and because his works have been very good toward you;
Youngs Literal Translation
And Jonathan speaketh good of David unto Saul his father, and saith unto him, 'Let not the king sin against his servant, against David, because he hath not sinned against thee, and because his works for thee are very good;
Themes
David » King of israel » Jonathan intercedes for
Evil for good » Instances of » Saul returns, to david
intercession » Instances of » Jonathan for david
Jonathan » Son of saul » Love of, for david
Interlinear
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References
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Word Count of 20 Translations in 1 Samuel 19:4
Verse Info
Context Readings
Jonathan Intercedes For David
3 I'll go out and stand by my father in the field where you are. I'll speak to my father about you. If I find out what he intends to do, I'll tell you." 4 Jonathan spoke to his father Saul favorably about David. "The king shouldn't wrong his servant David because he has not wronged you and because what he has done has been very beneficial for you. 5 He risked his life and struck down the Philistine, and the LORD brought about a spectacular deliverance for all Israel. You saw that and rejoiced, so why would you do wrong and shed innocent blood by killing David without cause?"
Cross References
Jeremiah 18:20
Should good be repaid with evil? Yet they have dug a pit to take my life. Remember! I stood before you and spoke good on their behalf in order to turn your wrath away from them.
Genesis 42:22
"Didn't I tell you!" Reuben replied. ""Don't wrong the kid!' I said, but would you listen? No! Now it's payback time!"
1 Samuel 20:32
Jonathan asked his father Saul, "Why should he be killed? What did he do?"
Proverbs 17:13
The person who repays good with evil will never see evil leave his home.
Proverbs 31:8-9
Speak for those who cannot speak; seek justice for all those on the verge of destruction.
Genesis 9:6
"Whoever sheds human blood, by a human his own blood is to be shed; because God made human beings in his own image.
1 Samuel 2:25
If a person sins against another, God will mediate for him, but if a person sins against the LORD, who can intercede for him?"
1 Samuel 22:14
Ahimelech answered the king, "Who among all your officials is as faithful as David? He is the king's son-in-law, the captain of your bodyguard, and he's honored in your household.
2 Chronicles 6:22
"If a man sins against his neighbor and he is required to take an oath, and he then comes to take an oath in front of your altar in this Temple,
Psalm 35:12
They paid me back evil for good; my soul mourns.
Psalm 109:4-5
Instead of receiving my love, they accuse me, though I continue in prayer.
Proverbs 24:11-12
Rescue those who are being led away to death, and save those who stumble toward slaughter.
1 Corinthians 8:12
When you sin against your brothers in this way and wound their weak consciences, you are sinning against the Messiah.
1 John 3:15
Everyone who hates his brother is a murderer, and you know that no murderer has eternal life present in him.