1 Samuel 20

David appeals to Jonathan, expressing fear that Saul is actively seeking to kill him. Jonathan refuses to believe his father would harm David and makes a covenant to discover Saul's intentions. Jonathan devises a secret signal involving arrows shot into a field. During a feast, Saul's rage flares when David is absent, and he reveals his murderous intent by attempting to throw a spear at Jonathan. Jonathan uses the signal to warn David, and the two friends weep as they confirm their everlasting covenant.