1 Samuel 20:23

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

But he will always watch us to make sure that we keep the promise we made to each other.

Cross References

Genesis 16:5

Then Sarai said to Abram, “It's all your fault! I gave you my slave woman, but she has been hateful to me ever since she found out she was pregnant. You have done me wrong, and you will have to answer to the LORD for this.”

Genesis 31:49

Laban also said, “This pile of rocks means that the LORD will watch us both while we are apart from each other.” So the place was also named Mizpah.

Genesis 31:50

Then Laban said: If you ill-treat my daughters or marry other women, I may not know about it, but remember, God is watching us!

Genesis 31:53

My father Nahor, your grandfather Abraham, and their ancestors all worshipped the same God, and he will make sure that we each keep the agreement. Then Jacob made a promise in the name of the fearsome God his father Isaac had worshipped.

1 Samuel 20:24

So David hid there in the field. During the New Moon Festival, Saul sat down to eat

1 Samuel 20:42

Jonathan said, “Take care of yourself. And remember, we have each asked the LORD to watch and make sure that we and our descendants keep our promise for ever.” David left and Jonathan went back to town.