if Jonathan’s name is also eliminated, then the Lord will seek retribution from David!”

Stay with me, and don’t be afraid. The one who seeks my life now seeks yours too. But you’ll be safe with me.”

I pledge, my master, as surely as the Lord lives and as you live, that the Lord has held you back from bloodshed and taking vengeance into your own hands! But now let your enemies and those who seek to harm my master be exactly like Nabal!