Then Saul built an altar for the Lord; it was the first time he had built an altar for the Lord.

Then Saul said, “Cast the lot between me and my son Jonathan!” Jonathan was indicated by lot.

When they arrived, Samuel noticed Eliab and said to himself, “Surely, here before the Lord stands his chosen king!”

David said to Saul, “Don’t let anyone be discouraged. Your servant will go and fight this Philistine!”

Jonathan said to him, “Tomorrow is the new moon, and you will be missed, for your seat will be empty.

Stay with me. Don’t be afraid! Whoever seeks my life is seeking your life as well. You are secure with me.”

They told David, “The Philistines are fighting in Keilah and are looting the threshing floors.”

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

Who has the king of Israel come out after? Who is it that you are pursuing? A dead dog? A single flea?

How the warriors have fallen in the midst of battle! Jonathan lies slain on your high places!

Then Abner son of Ner and the servants of Ish-bosheth son of Saul went out from Mahanaim to Gibeon.

Then David asked, “Is anyone still left from the family of Saul, so that I may extend kindness to him for the sake of Jonathan?”

Because he committed this cold-hearted crime, he must pay for the lamb four times over!”

Then the king told the woman, “Go to your home. I will give instructions concerning your situation.”

Then a messenger came to David and reported, “The men of Israel are loyal to Absalom!”

So the king and all the members of his royal court set out on foot, though the king left behind ten concubines to attend to the palace.

Hushai replied to Absalom, “Ahithophel’s advice is not sound this time.”

The king said, “Turn aside and take your place here.” So he turned aside and waited.

You are my brothers – my very own flesh and blood! Why should you delay any further in bringing the king back?’

Abishai son of Zeruiah replied, “For this should not Shimei be put to death? After all, he cursed the Lord’s anointed!”