1 Samuel 19:4-6

Evangelical Heritage Version

⁴ Jonathan spoke favorably about David to his father Saul. He said to him, “The king should not sin against his servant David, because he has not sinned against you, and his actions have served you very well. ⁵ He took his life into his hands when he struck the Philistine, and the Lord brought about a great victory for all Israel. You saw it, and you celebrated. Why then would you sin against innocent blood by killing David without cause?”

⁶ Saul listened to the advice of Jonathan, and Saul swore, “As the Lord lives, he shall not be put to death.”