1 Samuel 20:9
“Jonathan said, “Far be it from you; for if I should at all know that evil were determined by my father to come on you, then wouldn’t I tell you that?””
What does 1 Samuel 20:9 mean?
Jonathan is making a passionate promise to his friend David: if he ever discovered that his father King Saul was plotting to harm David, he would warn him immediately. Jonathan is essentially saying, "Don't even think I would hide something like that from you." This moment comes when David is fearful and asking for reassurance, and Jonathan's response shows the depth of his loyalty and the strength of their friendship. In a dangerous situation where Saul's jealousy is driving him to hunt David, Jonathan is willing to risk his own position in the royal family to stand by his friend's side.