1Sam.19.6

And Saul hearkened unto the voice of Jonathan: and Saul sware, As the LORD liveth, he shall not be slain.

1Sam.19.6

Saul listened to Jonathan and said, "You're right. As GOD lives, David lives. He will not be killed."

1Sam.19.6

Saul listened to Jonathan and took this oath: "As surely as the LORD lives, David will not be put to death."

1Sam.19.6

So Saul heeded the voice of Jonathan, and Saul swore, "As the LORD lives, he shall not be killed."