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What does 1 Samuel 19:1 mean?

Saul told his son Jonathan and all his servants that they should kill David. But Jonathan cared deeply about David and warned him. 1 Samuel 19:1 - Modern Text Bible

(Saul openly orders David's death, but Jonathan's loyalty to David leads him to protect his friend.)