At last Jonathan said to David, “Go in peace, for we have sworn loyalty to each other in the Lord’s name. The Lord is the witness of a bond between us and our children forever.” Then David left, and Jonathan returned to the town.

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Jonathan went into the city - From this, we can infer—as the subsequent history also indicates—that Jonathan’s filial duty and patriotism pr…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Go in peace. The abruptness of the closing words is most natural, and accords with the evident deep emotion of the speak…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

Behold the love of Jonathan and David! Here was a brother born for adversity, who clung to his friend in the day of danger, and even jeopardized hi…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And Jonathan said to David, go in peace
In peace of mind, committing himself, his family, and affairs, to the provid…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The separation of two such faithful friends was grievous to both, but David's case was the more lamentable, for David was leaving all his comforts,…