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1 Samuel 20:16-18
Names of God Bible
1 Samuel 20:16-18
Names of God Bible
16 At that time, if Jonathan’s name[a] is cut off from David’s family, then may Yahweh punish David’s house.”[b]
17 Once again Jonathan swore an oath to David because of his love for David. He loved David as much as he loved himself. 18 “Tomorrow is the New Moon Festival,” Jonathan told him, “and you will be missed when your seat is empty.
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- 1 Samuel 20:16 Greek; Masoretic Text omits “name.”
- 1 Samuel 20:16 Ancient scribal tradition; Masoretic Text “punish David’s enemies.” At times some scribes would alter the text when they thought it was disrespectful.
1 Samuel 20:16-18
New International Version
1 Samuel 20:16-18
New International Version
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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