1 Samuel 20:6-8

Jubilee Bible 2000

⁶ If thy father at all misses me, then say, David earnestly asked leave of me that he might run to Bethlehem, his city, for all those of his lineage have an anniversary sacrifice.

⁷ If he should say, It is well; thy slave shall have peace; but if he is very wroth, then be sure that the evil is determined in him.

⁸ Therefore, thou shalt deal in mercy with thy slave, for thou hast brought thy slave into a covenant of the LORD with thee; notwithstanding, if there is iniquity in me, slay me thyself, for why should thou bring me to thy father?