14. David went into the desert of Ziph and stayed in the mountains and fortresses there. Saul looked for David the whole time, but the Lord didn’t let Saul catch him.
15. David was at Horesh in the desert of Ziph. He was afraid because Saul was coming to kill him.
16. But Saul’s son Jonathan went to see David at Horesh and encouraged him to have a stronger faith in God.
17. Jonathan told David, “Don’t be afraid. My father Saul won’t hurt you. You will become the king of Israel, and I will be second to you. Even my father knows this.”
18. Jonathan and David both made an agreement before the Lord. Then Jonathan went home, and David stayed at Horesh.
19. Some people from Ziph went to Saul at Gibeah and told him, “David is hiding in our area. He is at the fortresses of Horesh on Hakilah Hill, south of Jeshimon.
20. Now, King, come down any time you want. It is our duty to give David to you.”
21. Saul answered, “May the Lord bless you for helping me.