^{4 Ref} 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:

^{5 Ref} For he put his life in danger and overcame the Philistine, and the Lord gave all Israel salvation: you saw it and were glad: why then are you sinning against him who has done no wrong, desiring the death of David without cause?

^{6 Ref} And Saul gave ear to the voice of Jonathan, and said with an oath, By the living Lord, he is not to be put to death.