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A Friendship Sealed by God
Commentators explain that David and Jonathan's bond was a formal covenant sealed "in the name of the Lord." This invoked God himself as the witness and enforcer of their promises to each other and their future generations. Their relationship is presented as a noble and profound example of a heartfelt, unselfish, and God-honoring friendship.
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1 Samuel
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Samuel 20:42
18th Century
Theologian
Jonathan went into the city - From this, we can infer—as the subsequent history also indicates—that Jonathan’s filial duty and patriotism pr…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Samuel 20:42
19th Century
Bishop
Go in peace.— The abruptness of the closing words is most natural, and accords with the evident deep emotion of the speak…
Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Samuel 20:33–42
19th Century
Preacher
Behold the love of Jonathan and David! Here was a brother born for adversity, who clung to his friend in the day of danger, and even jeopardized hi…
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John Gill
On 1 Samuel 20:42
17th Century
Pastor
And Jonathan said to David, go in peace
In peace of mind, committing himself, his family, and affairs, to the provid…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Samuel 20:35–42
17th Century
Minister
The separation of two such faithful friends was grievous to both, but David's case was the more lamentable, for David was leaving all his comforts,…