Jonathan said, “Far be it from you! For if I in fact learn that my father has decided [a]to inflict harm on you, would I not inform you?”

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  1. 1 Samuel 20:9 Lit evil to come on

“Never!” Jonathan said. “If I had the least inkling that my father was determined to harm you, wouldn’t I tell you?”

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13 If it pleases my father to do you harm, (A)may the Lord do so to [a]me and more so, if I fail to [b]inform you and send you away, so that you may go in safety. And (B)may the Lord be with you as He has been with my father.

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  1. 1 Samuel 20:13 Lit Jonathan
  2. 1 Samuel 20:13 Lit uncover your ear

13 But if my father intends to harm you, may the Lord deal with Jonathan, be it ever so severely,(A) if I do not let you know and send you away in peace. May the Lord be with(B) you as he has been with my father.

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