16 Then Jonathan made a covenant with the house of David,(A) saying, “May the Lord hold David’s enemies accountable.”[a](B) 17 Jonathan once again swore to David[b] in his love for him, because he loved him as he loved himself.(C)

18 Then Jonathan said to him, “Tomorrow is the New Moon;(D) you’ll be missed because your seat will be empty.

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Footnotes

  1. 20:16 Lit Lord require it from the hand of David’s enemies
  2. 20:17 LXX; MT reads Jonathan once again made David swear

16 So Jonathan(A) made a covenant(B) with the house of David, saying, “May the Lord call David’s enemies to account.(C) 17 And Jonathan had David reaffirm his oath(D) out of love for him, because he loved him as he loved himself.

18 Then Jonathan said to David, “Tomorrow is the New Moon feast. You will be missed, because your seat will be empty.(E)

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