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A Covenant for Generations
Commentators explain that Jonathan is not just securing his own safety but is establishing a multi-generational covenant. He asks David to show kindness not just to him, but to his entire family line ('my house for ever'), demonstrating a long-term perspective rooted in his faith in God's plan for David.
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1 Samuel
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Samuel 20:14–15
18th Century
Theologian
The general meaning is this: Jonathan had an intuitive sense, doubtless from God, that David would be established on the throne. By God's mercy, he…
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 20:15
17th Century
Pastor
But also you shall not cut off your kindness from my house
for ever
His family should…
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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…