5. He risked his life when he killed the Philistine. The Lord won a great victory for all Israel. You saw it, and you were happy. Why do you want to hurt David? He’s innocent. There is no reason to kill him.”
6. Saul listened to Jonathan and made a promise. He said, “As surely as the Lord lives, David won’t be put to death.”
7. So Jonathan called David and told him everything that was said. Then Jonathan brought David to Saul, and David was with Saul as before.
8. Once again there was war with the Philistines, and David went out to fight. He defeated them badly, and they ran away.
9. Later, in Saul’s house, David was playing the harp. Saul was there with his spear in his hand. Then an evil spirit from the Lord came on Saul.