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

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