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A Promise Sealed by an Oath
Commentators explain that Jonathan's opening words, 'O Lord God of Israel,' function as a solemn oath. He isn't just making a promise; he is calling upon God as the divine witness and guarantor of his pledge to David. This transforms their agreement into a sacred, binding covenant, demonstrating the profound seriousness of Jonathan's commitment.
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1 Samuel
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Charles Ellicott
On 1 Samuel 20:12
19th Century
Bishop
O Lord God of Israel. — Now that the two friends have come to a remote, solitary spot, Jonathan prefaces his reply to Dav…
Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Samuel 20:12–15
19th Century
Preacher
And Jonathan said to David, O LORD God of Israel, when I have sounded my father about tomorrow any time, or the third day, and, behold, if ther…
John Gill
On 1 Samuel 20:12
17th Century
Pastor
And Jonathan said to David, O Lord God of Israel
Or by the Lord God of Israel, I swear to you; for this is the form …
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Matthew Henry
On 1 Samuel 20:11–23
17th Century
Minister
Jonathan faithfully promises that he would let David know how he found his father disposed towards him. It will be a kindness to ourselves and to o…