Parallel Verses

NET Bible

So Jonathan told David, "My father Saul is trying to kill you. So be careful tomorrow morning. Find a hiding place and stay in seclusion.

New American Standard Bible

So Jonathan told David saying, “Saul my father is seeking to put you to death. Now therefore, please be on guard in the morning, and stay in a secret place and hide yourself.

King James Version

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:

Holman Bible

so he told him: “My father Saul intends to kill you. Be on your guard in the morning and hide in a secret place and stay there.

International Standard Version

So Jonathan told David, "My father Saul is trying to kill you. In the morning be careful and stay hidden in a secret place.

A Conservative Version

And Jonathan told David, saying, Saul my father seeks to kill thee. Now therefore, I pray thee, take heed to thyself in the morning, and abide in a secret place, and hide thyself.

American Standard Version

And Jonathan told David, saying, Saul my father seeketh to slay thee: now therefore, I pray thee, take heed to thyself in the morning, and abide in a secret place, and hide thyself:

Amplified

So he told David, “Saul my father is seeking to kill you. Now then, please be on guard in the morning, and stay in a secret place and hide yourself.

Bible in Basic English

And Jonathan said to David, Saul, my father, is purposing your death: so now, take care in the morning, and keep yourself safe in a secret place:

Darby Translation

But Jonathan Saul's son delighted much in David. And Jonathan told David, saying, Saul my father seeks to kill thee; and now, I pray thee, take heed to thyself in the morning, and abide in a secret place and hide thyself;

Julia Smith Translation

And Jonathan will announce to David, saying, Saul my father is seeking to kill thee: and at this time, watch now, in the morning, and dwell in secret and hide.

King James 2000

But Jonathan Saul's son delighted much in David: and Jonathan told David, saying, Saul my father seeks to kill you: now therefore, I pray you, take heed to yourself until the morning, and abide in a secret place, and hide yourself:

Lexham Expanded Bible

So Jonathan informed David, saying, "My father Saul [is] trying to kill you; now please take care! In the morning you should stay in the hiding place and conceal yourself.

Modern King James verseion

But Jonathan, Saul's son, loved David very much. And Jonathan told David, saying, My father Saul seeks to kill you. And now please be careful until morning, and stay in a secret place, and hide yourself.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

and told David saying, "Saul my father goeth about to slay thee. Now therefore take heed to thyself betimes and abide in some secret place and hide thyself.

New Heart English Bible

Jonathan told David, saying, "Saul my father seeks to kill you. Now therefore, please take care of yourself in the morning, and live in a secret place, and hide yourself.

The Emphasized Bible

but, Jonathan, Saul's son, delighted in David, exceedingly, - so Jonathan told David, saying, Saul, my father, is seeking to put thee to death, - now, therefore, take heed to thyself I pray thee, in the morning, and abide thou in concealment, and hide thyself;

Webster

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:

World English Bible

Jonathan told David, saying, "Saul my father seeks to kill you. Now therefore, please take care of yourself in the morning, and live in a secret place, and hide yourself.

Youngs Literal Translation

and Jonathan son of Saul delighted exceedingly in David, and Jonathan declareth to David, saying, 'Saul my father is seeking to put thee to death, and, now, take heed, I pray thee, in the morning, and thou hast abode in a secret place, and been hidden,

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
יהונתן 
Y@hownathan 
Usage: 111

שׁאוּל 
Sha'uwl 
Usage: 406

חפץ 
Chaphets 
Usage: 76

in David
דּויד דּוד 
David 
Usage: 1074

and Jonathan
יהונתן 
Y@hownathan 
Usage: 111

נגד 
Nagad 
Usage: 370

דּויד דּוד 
David 
Usage: 1074

שׁאוּל 
Sha'uwl 
Usage: 406

to kill
מוּת 
Muwth 
Usage: 839

בּקר 
Boqer 
Usage: 214

and abide
ישׁב 
Yashab 
Usage: 1081

place, and hide
חבא 
Chaba' 
Usage: 33

References

American

Fausets

Context Readings

Jonathan Intercedes For David

1 Then Saul told his son Jonathan and all his servants to kill David. But Saul's son Jonathan liked David very much. 2 So Jonathan told David, "My father Saul is trying to kill you. So be careful tomorrow morning. Find a hiding place and stay in seclusion. 3 I will go out and stand beside my father in the field where you are. I will speak about you to my father. When I find out what the problem is, I will let you know."

Cross References

1 Samuel 18:1-3

When David had finished talking with Saul, Jonathan and David became bound together in close friendship. Jonathan loved David as much as he did his own life.

1 Samuel 20:2

Jonathan said to him, "By no means are you going to die! My father does nothing large or small without making me aware of it. Why would my father hide this matter from me? It just won't happen!"

Psalm 16:3

As for God's chosen people who are in the land, and the leading officials I admired so much --

Proverbs 17:17

A friend loves at all times, and a relative is born to help in adversity.

John 15:17-19

This I command you -- to love one another.

Acts 9:24

but Saul learned of their plot against him. They were also watching the city gates day and night so that they could kill him.

Acts 23:16

But when the son of Paul's sister heard about the ambush, he came and entered the barracks and told Paul.

1 John 3:12-14

not like Cain who was of the evil one and brutally murdered his brother. And why did he murder him? Because his deeds were evil, but his brother's were righteous.

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