When Saul saw that David was absent, Jonathan explained that David had begged him: “If I have found favor in your eyes, let me slip away, please, that I may see my brothers. ”
Kui Saul märkas Taaveti puudumist, selgitas Joonatan, et Taavet oli anunud teda sõnadega: „Kui ma nüüd su silmis armu leian, siis lase mind minna oma vendi vaatama! ”