Jonathan once again took an oath with David, because he loved him. In fact Jonathan loved him as much as he did his own life.

David realized that Saul had come out to seek his life; at that time David was in Horesh in the desert of Ziph.

He risked his life when he struck down the Philistine and the Lord gave all Israel a great victory. When you saw it, you were happy. So why would you sin against innocent blood by putting David to death for no reason?”