1 Samuel 20:42

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

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.

Cross References

2 Samuel 9:1

One day, David thought, “I wonder if any of Saul's family are still alive. If they are, I will be kind to them, because I made a promise to Jonathan.”

Numbers 6:26

May the LORD be good to you and give you peace.”

Luke 7:50

But Jesus told the woman, “Because of your faith, you are now saved. May God give you peace!”

Acts 16:36

The jailer told Paul, “The officials have ordered me to set you free. Now you can leave in peace.”

1 Samuel 1:17

Eli replied, “You may go home now and stop worrying. I'm sure the God of Israel will answer your prayer.”

1 Samuel 20:16

Jonathan and David made an agreement that even David's descendants would have to keep. Then Jonathan said, “I pray that the LORD will take revenge on your descendants if they break our promise.”

1 Samuel 23:18

They both promised the LORD that they would always be loyal to each other. Then Jonathan went home, but David stayed at Horesh.

1 Samuel 25:35

David accepted the food Abigail had brought. “Don't worry,” he said. “You can go home now. I'll do what you asked.”