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A Covenant Before God
David's appeal to Jonathan is not based on casual friendship but on a "covenant of the Lord." Commentators explain this was a solemn, binding agreement made in God's presence. This sacred oath forms the foundation of David's plea for Jonathan to "deal kindly" and truthfully with him, highlighting the deep spiritual nature of their bond.
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1 Samuel
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Charles Ellicott
On 1 Samuel 20:8
19th Century
Bishop
A covenant of the Lord with thee. —It may at first sight seem strange that we have these last meetings of David and Jonat…
Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Samuel 20:5–10
19th Century
Preacher
And David said unto Jonathan, Behold, to morrow is the new moon, and I should not fail to sit with the king at meat: but let me go, that I may …
John Gill
On 1 Samuel 20:8
17th Century
Pastor
Therefore you shall deal kindly with your servant
By informing him how his father's mind stood affected to him, that…
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Matthew Henry
On 1 Samuel 20:1–10
17th Century
Minister
The trials David met with prepared him for future advancement. In this way, the Lord deals with those whom He prepares for glory. He does not put t…