Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version and warned him, “My father Saul is looking for a chance to kill you. Be on your guard tomorrow morning; go into hiding and stay there. New Living Translation told him what his father was planning. “Tomorrow morning,” he warned him, “you must find a hiding place out in the fields. English Standard Version And Jonathan told David, “Saul my father seeks to kill you. Therefore be on your guard in the morning. Stay in a secret place and hide yourself. Berean Standard Bible so he warned David, saying, “My father Saul intends to kill you. Be on your guard in the morning; find a secret place and hide there. Berean Literal Bible And Jonathan told David, saying, “Saul My father seeks to kill you. And now be on your guard, please, until the morning, and stay in a secret place and hide yourself. King James Bible But Jonathan Saul's son delighted much in David: and Jonathan told David, saying, Saul my father seeketh to kill thee: now therefore, I pray thee, take heed to thyself until the morning, and abide in a secret place, and hide thyself: New King James Version So Jonathan told David, saying, “My father Saul seeks to kill you. Therefore please be on your guard until morning, and stay in a secret place and hide. New American Standard Bible So Jonathan informed David, saying, “My father Saul is seeking to put you to death. Now then, please be on your guard in the morning, and stay in a hiding place and conceal yourself. NASB 1995 So Jonathan told David saying, “Saul my father is seeking to put you to death. Now therefore, please be on guard in the morning, and stay in a secret place and hide yourself. NASB 1977 So Jonathan told David saying, “Saul my father is seeking to put you to death. Now therefore, please be on guard in the morning, and stay in a secret place and hide yourself. Legacy Standard Bible So Jonathan told David saying, “Saul my father is seeking to put you to death. So now, please be careful in the morning, and stay in a secret place and hide yourself. Amplified Bible So he told David, “Saul my father is seeking to kill you. Now then, please be on guard in the morning, and stay in a secret place and hide yourself. Berean Annotated Bible so he (YHWH has given) warned David (beloved), saying, “My father Saul (desired) intends to kill you. Be on your guard in the morning; find a secret place and hide there. Christian Standard Bible so he told him, “My father, Saul, intends to kill you. Be on your guard in the morning and hide in a secret place and stay there. Holman Christian Standard Bible so he told him: “My father Saul intends to kill you. Be on your guard in the morning and hide in a secret place and stay there. American Standard Version And Jonathan told David, saying, Saul my father seeketh to slay thee: now therefore, I pray thee, take heed to thyself in the morning, and abide in a secret place, and hide thyself: English Revised Version And Jonathan told David, saying, Saul my father seeketh to slay thee: now therefore, I pray thee, take heed to thyself in the morning, and abide in a secret place, and hide thyself: GOD'S WORD® Translation so he reported to David, "My father Saul is trying to kill you. Please be careful tomorrow morning. Go into hiding, and stay out of sight. Good News Translation and so he told him, "My father is trying to kill you. Please be careful tomorrow morning; hide in some secret place and stay there. International Standard Version So Jonathan told David, "My father Saul is trying to kill you. In the morning be careful and stay hidden in a secret place. NET Bible So Jonathan told David, "My father Saul is trying to kill you. So be careful tomorrow morning. Find a hiding place and stay in seclusion. New Heart English Bible So Jonathan told David, saying, "Saul seeks to kill you. Please take care of yourself in the morning, and keep hidden in a secret place. Webster's Bible Translation But Jonathan, Saul's son, delighted much in David: and Jonathan told David, saying, Saul my father seeketh to kill thee: now, therefore, I pray thee, take heed to thyself until the morning, and abide in a secret place, and hide thyself: Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bibleso he warned David, saying, “My father Saul intends to kill you. Be on your guard in the morning; find a secret place and hide there. World English Bible Jonathan told David, saying, “Saul my father seeks to kill you. Now therefore, please take care of yourself in the morning, live in a secret place, and hide yourself. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand Jonathan son of Saul delighted in David exceedingly, and Jonathan declares [it] to David, saying, “My father Saul is seeking to put you to death, and now, please take heed in the morning, and you have abided in a secret place and been hidden, Berean Literal Bible And Jonathan told David, saying, “Saul My father seeks to kill you. And now be on your guard, please, until the morning, and stay in a secret place and hide yourself. Young's Literal Translation and Jonathan son of Saul delighted exceedingly in David, and Jonathan declareth to David, saying, 'Saul my father is seeking to put thee to death, and, now, take heed, I pray thee, in the morning, and thou hast abode in a secret place, and been hidden, Smith's Literal Translation And Jonathan will announce to David, saying, Saul my father is seeking to kill thee: and at this time, watch now, in the morning, and dwell in secret and hide. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Jonathan told David, saying: Saul my father seeketh to kill thee: wherefore look to thyself, I beseech thee, in the morning, and thou shalt abide in a secret place and shalt be hid. Catholic Public Domain Version And Jonathan revealed it to David, saying: “Saul, my father, is seeking to kill you. Because of this, I ask you, take care for yourself in the morning. And you should conceal yourself and remain in hiding. New American Bible told him: “My father Saul is trying to kill you. Therefore, please be on your guard tomorrow morning; stay out of sight and remain in hiding. New Revised Standard Version Jonathan told David, “My father Saul is trying to kill you; therefore be on guard tomorrow morning; stay in a secret place and hide yourself. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut Jonathan, Saul's son, was delighted much in David; and Jonathan spoke to David, saying, Saul my father seeks to kill you; now therefore take heed to yourself, and sit in a secret place and hide yourself; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Jonathan showed David and said to him: “Shaul my father seeks to kill you! Beware and dwell in a secret place and hide yourself OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Jonathan told David, saying: 'Saul my father seeketh to slay thee; now therefore, I pray thee, take heed to thyself in the morning, and abide in a secret place, and hide thyself. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Jonathan, Saul's son, loved David much: and Jonathan told David, saying, Saul seeks to kill thee: take heed to thyself therefore to-morrow morning, and hide thyself, and dwell in secret. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Saul Attempts to Kill David1Then Saul ordered his son Jonathan and all his servants to kill David. But Jonathan delighted greatly in David, 2so he warned David, saying, “My father Saul intends to kill you. Be on your guard in the morning; find a secret place and hide there. 3I will go out and stand beside my father in the field where you are, so I can ask about you. And if I find out anything, I will tell you.”… Cross References so he warned David, saying, 1 Samuel 20:12-13 and Jonathan said, “By the LORD, the God of Israel, I will sound out my father by this time tomorrow or the next day. If he is favorable toward you, will I not send for you and tell you? / But if my father intends to bring evil on you, then may the LORD punish me, and ever so severely, if I do not tell you and send you on your way in safety. May the LORD be with you, just as He has been with my father. 1 Samuel 20:35-42 In the morning Jonathan went out to the field for the appointment with David, and a small boy was with him. / He said to the boy, “Run and find the arrows I shoot.” And as the boy ran, Jonathan shot an arrow beyond him. / When the boy reached the place where Jonathan’s arrow had fallen, Jonathan called to him, “Isn’t the arrow beyond you?” … 2 Kings 6:9-10 Then the man of God sent word to the king of Israel: “Be careful not to pass by this place, for the Arameans are going down there.” / So the king of Israel sent word to the place the man of God had pointed out. Time and again Elisha warned the king, so that he was on his guard in such places. “My father Saul intends to kill you. 1 Samuel 18:11 and he hurled it, thinking, “I will pin David to the wall.” But David eluded him twice. 1 Samuel 23:15 While David was in Horesh in the Wilderness of Ziph, he saw that Saul had come out to take his life. 1 Samuel 26:20 So do not let my blood fall to the ground far from the presence of the LORD. For the king of Israel has come out to look for a flea, like one who hunts a partridge in the mountains.” Be on your guard in the morning; Mark 13:33-37 Be on your guard and stay alert! For you do not know when the appointed time will come. / It is like a man going on a journey who left his house, put each servant in charge of his own task, and instructed the doorkeeper to keep watch. / Therefore keep watch, because you do not know when the master of the house will return—whether in the evening, at midnight, when the rooster crows, or in the morning. … Psalm 130:6 My soul waits for the Lord more than watchmen wait for the morning—more than watchmen wait for the morning. Psalm 5:3 In the morning, O LORD, You hear my voice; at daybreak I lay my plea before You and wait in expectation. find a secret place and hide there. 1 Samuel 22:1 So David left Gath and took refuge in the cave of Adullam. When his brothers and the rest of his father’s household heard about it, they went down to him there. Psalm 27:5 For in the day of trouble He will hide me in His shelter; He will conceal me under the cover of His tent; He will set me high upon a rock. Psalm 31:20 You hide them in the secret place of Your presence from the schemes of men. You conceal them in Your shelter from accusing tongues. 1 Samuel 20:32-33 “Why must he be put to death?” Jonathan replied. “What has he done?” / Then Saul hurled his spear at Jonathan to kill him. So Jonathan knew that his father was determined to kill David. 1 Samuel 18:10-11 The next day a spirit of distress sent from God came upon Saul, and he prophesied inside the house while David played the harp as usual. Now Saul was holding a spear, / and he hurled it, thinking, “I will pin David to the wall.” But David eluded him twice. 1 Samuel 23:16-18 And Saul’s son Jonathan came to David in Horesh and strengthened his hand in God, / saying, “Do not be afraid, for my father Saul will never lay a hand on you. And you will be king over Israel, and I will be your second-in-command. Even my father Saul knows this is true.” / So the two of them made a covenant before the LORD. And David remained in Horesh, while Jonathan went home. 1 Samuel 24:4-7 So David’s men said to him, “This is the day about which the LORD said to you, ‘Behold, I will deliver your enemy into your hand, that you may do with him as you wish.’” Then David crept up and stealthily cut off a corner of Saul’s robe. / Afterward, David’s conscience was stricken because he had cut off the corner of Saul’s robe. / So he said to his men, “The LORD forbid that I should do such a thing to my master, the LORD’s anointed. May I never lift my hand against him, since he is the LORD’s anointed.” … Treasury of Scripture But Jonathan Saul's son delighted much in David: and Jonathan told David, saying, Saul my father seeks to kill you: now therefore, I pray you, take heed to yourself until the morning, and abide in a secret place, and hide yourself: delighted 1 Samuel 18:1-3 And it came to pass, when he had made an end of speaking unto Saul, that the soul of Jonathan was knit with the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul… Psalm 16:3 But to the saints that are in the earth, and to the excellent, in whom is all my delight. John 15:17-19 These things I command you, that ye love one another… Jonathan 1 Samuel 20:2 And he said unto him, God forbid; thou shalt not die: behold, my father will do nothing either great or small, but that he will shew it me: and why should my father hide this thing from me? it is not so. Proverbs 17:17 A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. Acts 9:24 But their laying await was known of Saul. And they watched the gates day and night to kill him. Jump to Previous Care David Death Delighted Heed Hide Jonathan Kill Live Morning Please Saul Saul's Secret Seeketh Seeking Seeks Slay ThyselfJump to Next Care David Death Delighted Heed Hide Jonathan Kill Live Morning Please Saul Saul's Secret Seeketh Seeking Seeks Slay Thyself1 Samuel 19 1. Elkanah, a Levite, having two wives, worships yearly at Shiloh4. He cherishes Hannah, though barren, and provoked by Peninnah 9. Hannah in grief prays for a child 12. Eli first rebuking her, afterwards blesses her 19. Hannah, having born Samuel, stays at home till he is weaned 24. She presents him, according to her vow, to the Lord so he warned David, saying Jonathan, Saul's son, demonstrates loyalty to David, his friend, despite his father's intentions. This act of warning highlights the covenantal friendship between Jonathan and David, which is a recurring theme in 1 Samuel. Jonathan's actions can be seen as a type of Christ, who intercedes on behalf of others. The warning also reflects the biblical principle of speaking truth and protecting the innocent, as seen in Proverbs 31:8-9. My father Saul intends to kill you Be on your guard in the morning find a secret place and hide there Persons / Places / Events 1. JonathanThe son of King Saul and a close friend of David. Known for his loyalty and righteousness, Jonathan plays a crucial role in protecting David from Saul's wrath. 2. David The future king of Israel, anointed by Samuel, and a man after God's own heart. At this point, he is a servant in Saul's court and a target of Saul's jealousy and anger. 3. Saul The first king of Israel, who has become increasingly unstable and envious of David's success and popularity. His intent to kill David marks a significant turning point in his reign. 4. The Secret Place While not a specific location, it represents a place of safety and refuge for David, highlighting the need for wisdom and caution in the face of danger. 5. The Warning Jonathan's warning to David is an act of loyalty and friendship, demonstrating his commitment to God's chosen future king despite his father's intentions. Teaching Points The Value of Godly FriendshipJonathan's loyalty to David exemplifies the importance of having friends who encourage and protect us in our walk with God. Wisdom in Times of Danger David's response to Jonathan's warning shows the necessity of being prudent and seeking refuge when faced with threats. Trust in God's Sovereignty Despite the danger, David's life is in God's hands. This teaches us to trust in God's plan and timing, even when circumstances seem dire. Courage to Stand for Righteousness Jonathan's willingness to go against his father's wishes for the sake of righteousness challenges us to stand firm in our convictions. The Role of Divine Providence God's providence is evident in the protection of David, reminding us that God orchestrates events for His purposes and our good. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Samuel 19:2?2. How does Jonathan's warning in 1 Samuel 19:2 demonstrate true friendship? 3. What can we learn about loyalty from Jonathan's actions in 1 Samuel 19:2? 4. How does Jonathan's intervention reflect God's protection over David's life? 5. How can we apply Jonathan's courage in defending righteousness today? 6. What other biblical examples show God using friends to protect His chosen ones? 7. Why did Jonathan warn David in 1 Samuel 19:2 instead of siding with his father, Saul? 8. How does Jonathan's loyalty to David reflect on his character and faith? 9. What does 1 Samuel 19:2 reveal about the nature of friendship and loyalty? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 19? 11. What lessons does David and Jonathan's friendship teach us? 12. What defines a true friend? 13. In 2 Samuel 21:19, how could Elhanan have killed Goliath when David is credited with that feat in 1 Samuel 17? 14. How do we reconcile the discrepant figures between 2 Samuel 10:18 and 1 Chronicles 19:18 regarding the number of charioteers and horsemen defeated by David? What Does 1 Samuel 19:2 Mean he warned DavidJonathan steps into the scene as a faithful friend who values God’s anointed over his own royal prospects. He risks his standing—and even his life—by alerting David. Scripture repeatedly lifts up such covenant loyalty: Jonathan had already “made a covenant with David” (1 Samuel 18:3), and Proverbs 17:17 reminds us, “A friend loves at all times.” In the New Testament, Jesus points to the highest expression of friendship when He says, “Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends” (John 15:13). Jonathan’s warning is a living picture of that kind of sacrificial love. saying Jonathan doesn’t merely feel concern; he verbalizes it. Godly friendship speaks the truth even when it’s uncomfortable (Ephesians 4:25), and genuine love refuses to keep silent when danger looms (Proverbs 27:5–6). Words delivered in season can preserve life (Proverbs 25:11). Jonathan models candid, timely speech that pairs honesty with humility. “My father Saul intends to kill you.” Jonathan states the threat plainly. Saul’s murderous intentions aren’t new (1 Samuel 18:10–11; 18:29), but now they are escalating. Jonathan’s frank admission exposes both the depth of Saul’s jealousy and the reality of spiritual warfare against God’s chosen servant. David isn’t being paranoid; the king really is setting traps (1 Samuel 20:33). The verse underscores the literal danger and the literal fulfillment of God’s earlier warning about how a human king could turn oppressive (1 Samuel 8:11–18). “Be on your guard in the morning;” Jonathan couples warning with wise counsel: vigilance at dawn, the time when Saul’s men would most likely strike. Scripture repeatedly calls believers to watchfulness—“Be sober-minded and alert” (1 Peter 5:8)—and to practical foresight: “The prudent see danger and take refuge” (Proverbs 22:3). Faith does not cancel prudence; it informs it. “find a secret place and hide there.” Jonathan urges immediate, tangible action. David must seek concealment, echoing the psalmist’s confidence that God Himself “hides me in the shelter of His tabernacle” (Psalm 27:5) while also taking rational steps to avoid harm. This balance—trusting God while using the means He provides—mirrors Jesus’ counsel to be “wise as serpents and innocent as doves” (Matthew 10:16). David’s hiding spot becomes a temporary refuge until God’s timing for public vindication arrives. summary 1 Samuel 19:2 records Jonathan’s courageous intervention: a heartfelt warning, honest disclosure, practical instruction, and life-preserving strategy. The verse teaches that true friendship acts, speaks truth, urges vigilance, and provides concrete help—all while trusting God’s sovereign protection. (2) Jonathan told David.--The danger Jonathan saw was a very present one. A very slight expression on the part of a powerful king of his earnest desire to get rid of an obnoxious subject, however eminent or great, is sufficient to stir up unscrupulous men to commit the murder which they might fancy would be acceptable to their master.Verses 2, 3. - Until the morning. Rather, "in the morning." Saul's purpose was taking shape, and as there are always men too ready to commit crime at the bidding of a king, there was the danger that secret murder might be the quick result of Saul's open communication of his wishes to his men of war. Jonathan, therefore, warns David of the king's malice, and urges him to hide himself until he has made a last entreaty for him. This was to take place in the field, the open common land. There was no idea of David overhearing the conversation, but when the king took his usual walk Jonathan was to join him, and hold a conference with him apart in the unenclosed hill pastures. After probing his father's real feelings he would continue his walk, and, without awakening any suspicions, would meet David and communicate to him the result. What I see, that I will tell thee. More exactly, "I will see what (he says), and will tell thee."Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew so heיְהוֹנָתָן֙ (yə·hō·w·nā·ṯān) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3083: Jonathan -- 'the LORD has given', the name of a number of Israelites warned וַיַּגֵּ֤ד (way·yag·gêḏ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5046: To be conspicuous David, לְדָוִ֣ד (lə·ḏā·wiḏ) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse saying, לֵאמֹ֔ר (lê·mōr) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 559: To utter, say “My father אָבִ֖י (’ā·ḇî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 1: Father Saul שָׁא֥וּל (šā·’ūl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 7586: Saul -- first king of Israel, also an Edomite and two Israelites intends מְבַקֵּ֛שׁ (mə·ḇaq·qêš) Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 1245: To search out, to strive after to kill you. לַהֲמִיתֶ֑ךָ (la·hă·mî·ṯe·ḵā) Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 4191: To die, to kill Be on your guard הִשָּֽׁמֶר־ (hiš·šā·mer-) Verb - Nifal - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 8104: To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to in the morning; בַבֹּ֔קֶר (ḇab·bō·qer) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1242: Dawn, morning find וְיָשַׁבְתָּ֥ (wə·yā·šaḇ·tā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry a secret place בַסֵּ֖תֶר (ḇas·sê·ṯer) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5643: A covering, hiding place, secrecy and hide there. וְנַחְבֵּֽאתָ׃ (wə·naḥ·bê·ṯā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 2244: To withdraw, hide Links 1 Samuel 19:2 NIV1 Samuel 19:2 NLT 1 Samuel 19:2 ESV 1 Samuel 19:2 NASB 1 Samuel 19:2 KJV 1 Samuel 19:2 BibleApps.com 1 Samuel 19:2 Biblia Paralela 1 Samuel 19:2 Chinese Bible 1 Samuel 19:2 French Bible 1 Samuel 19:2 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Samuel 19:2 Jonathan told David saying Saul my father (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) |
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