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So Jonathan made a covenant with the house of David, [saying], Yahweh will require it at the hand of David`s enemies.
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A Covenant for Generations
Commentators note that this covenant was not just between two friends, but with David's entire "house" or family line. The phrase "Let the Lord require it" was a solemn oath, calling God to hold accountable anyone from either family who broke this sacred trust. This highlights the seriousness and long-term nature of their commitment.
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1 Samuel
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19th Century
Anglican
So Jonathan made a covenant. —It is not necessary to supply (as in the English Version) “saying,” but it is better to und…
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
So Jonathan made [a covenant] with the house of David Not with David himself only, which was now renewed, but with his fa…
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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…
