And Jonathan said unto David, O LORD God of Israel, when I have sounded out my father tomorrow about this time, or the third day, and, behold, if there be good toward David, and I then send not unto you, and show it to you;
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
After. Septuagint, "The Lord. Has known that I will sift my father, as opportunity shall serve, thrice "or repeatedly. (Haydock)