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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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Charles Ellicott
On 1 Samuel 20:16
19th Century
Bishop
So Jonathan made a covenant. —It is not necessary to supply (as in the English Version) “saying,” but it is better to und…
Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Samuel 20:12–17
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 20:16
17th Century
Pastor
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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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…