1 Samuel 9:3
9:3 The donkeys of Saul’s father Kish wandered off, so Kish said to his son Saul, “Take one of the servants with you and go look for the donkeys.”
1 Samuel 20:9
20:9 Jonathan said, “Far be it from you to suggest this! If I were at all aware that my father had decided to harm you, wouldn’t I tell you about it?”
1 Samuel 20:12
20:12 Jonathan said to David, “The
Lord God of Israel is my witness.
I will feel out my father about this time the day after tomorrow. If he is favorably inclined toward David, will I not then send word to you and let you know?
1 Samuel 22:3
22:3 Then David went from there to Mizpah in Moab, where he said to the king of Moab, “Please let my father and mother stay with you until I know what God is going to do for me.”
1 Samuel 22:15
22:15 Was it just today that I began to inquire of God on his behalf? Far be it from me! The king should not accuse
his servant or any of my father’s house. For your servant is not aware of all this – not in whole or in part!”