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Jonathan said to David, Yahweh, the God of Israel, [be witness]: when I have sounded my father about this time tomorrow, [or] the third day, behold, if there be good toward David, shall I not then send to you, and disclose it to you?
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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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19th Century
Anglican
O Lord God of Israel. — Now that the two friends have come to a remote, solitary spot, Jonathan prefaces his reply to Dav…
Baptist
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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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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Presbyterian
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…
