1 Samuel 19:4-6

Thomson(i) 4 So Jonathan spoke to his father in commendation of David, and said to him, Let not the king sin against thy servant David; for he hath not sinned against thee; and his services are very good. 5 For he hath put his life in his hands, and smitten the Philistines, and the Lord hath wrought a great deliverance, and all Israel have seen and rejoiced. Why then wilt thou sin against innocent blood by putting David to death without cause? 6 And Saul hearkened to the voice of Jonathan, and sword, saying, As the Lord liveth, he shall not be put to death.