1 Samuel 20:6-8

Darby Translation

⁶ If thy father should actually miss me, then say, David earnestly asked leave of me that he might run to Bethlehem his city; for there is a yearly sacrifice there for all the family.

⁷ If he say thus, It is well,—thy servant shall have peace; but if he be very wroth, be sure that evil is determined by him.

⁸ Deal kindly then with thy servant; for thou hast brought thy servant into a covenant of Jehovah with thee; but if there be in me iniquity, slay me thyself; for why shouldest thou bring me to thy father?