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1 Samuel 20:16-18
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
1 Samuel 20:16-18
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
16 let not the name of Jonathan be cut off from the house of David.[a] And may the Lord take vengeance on David’s enemies.” 17 And Jonathan made David swear again by his love for him; for he loved him as he loved his own soul.
18 Then Jonathan said to him, “Tomorrow is the new moon; and you will be missed, because your seat will be empty.
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- 1 Samuel 20:16 Gk: Heb earth, and Jonathan made a covenant with the house of David
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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