1 Samuel 20:16-17
Other Translations of 1 Samuel 20:16-17
King James Version
16 So Jonathan made
English Standard Version
16 And Jonathan made a covenant with the house of David, saying, "May
The Message
16 17 Jonathan repeated his pledge of love and friendship for David. He loved David more than his own soul!
New King James Version
16 So Jonathan made a covenant with the house of David, saying, "Let the Lord require it at the hand of David's enemies." 17 Now Jonathan again caused David to vow, because he loved him; for he loved him as he loved his own soul.
New Living Translation
16 So Jonathan made a solemn pact with David, saying, "May the Lord destroy all your enemies!" 17 And Jonathan made David reaffirm his vow of friendship again, for Jonathan loved David as he loved himself.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Samuel 20:16-17
Commentary on 1 Samuel 20:11-23
(Read 1 Samuel 20:11-23)
Jonathan faithfully promises that he would let David know how he found his father affected towards him. It will be kindness to ourselves and to ours, to secure an interest in those whom God favours, and to make his friends ours. True friendship rests on a firm basis, and is able to silence ambition, self-love, and undue regard for others. But who can fully understand the love of Jesus, who gave himself as a sacrifice for rebellious, polluted sinners! how great then ought to be the force and effects of our love to him, to his cause, and his people!