16. Jonathan, Saul's son, arose, and went to DAVID into the woods, and strengthened his hand in God.

17. He said to him, "Don't be afraid; for the hand of Saul my father won't find you; and you will be king over Israel, and I will be next to you; and Saul my father knows that also."

18. They both made a covenant before The LORD. Then DAVID stayed in the woods, and Jonathan went to his house.