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but also you shall not cut off your kindness from my house forever; no, not when Yahweh has cut off the enemies of David everyone from the surface of the earth.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
19th Century
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
But also you shall not cut off your kindness from my house for ever His family should…
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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…
