³ And David sware moreover, and said, Thy father knoweth well that I have found favor in thine eyes; and he saith, Let not Jonathan know this, lest he be grieved: but truly as Jehovah liveth, and as thy soul liveth, there is but a step between me and death.

¹ And David said, Is there yet any that is left of the house of Saul, that I may show him kindness for Jonathan's sake?