18. And the two made a covenant before the Lord: and David abode in the wood: but Jonathan returned to his house.
19. And the Ziphites went up to Saul in Gabaa, saying: Lo, doth not David lie hid with us in the strong holds of the wood, in mount Hachila, which is on the right hand of the desert.
20. Now therefore come down, as thy soul hath desired to come down: and it shall be our business to deliver him into the king's hands.
21. And Saul said: Blessed be ye of the Lord, for you have pitied my case.
22. Go therefore, I pray you, and use all diligence, and curiously inquire, and consider the place where his foot is, and who hath seen him there: for he thinketh of me, that I lie craftily in wait for him.