1 Samuel 20:23

God's Word

We have made a promise to each other, and the Lord is ⌞a witness⌟ between you and me forever.”

Cross References

Genesis 16:5

So Sarai complained to Abram, “I’m being treated unfairly! And it’s your fault! I know that I gave my slave to you, but now that she’s pregnant, she’s being disrespectful to me. May the Lord decide who is right—you or me.”

Genesis 31:49

and also Mizpah [Watchtower], because he said, “May the Lord watch between you and me when we’re unable to see each other.

Genesis 31:50

If you mistreat my daughters or marry other women behind my back, remember that God stands as a witness between you and me.”

Genesis 31:53

May the God of Abraham and Nahor—the God of their father—judge between us.” So Jacob swore this oath by the Fear of his father Isaac

1 Samuel 20:24

So David hid in the countryside. When the New Moon Festival came, King Saul sat down to eat the festival meal.

1 Samuel 20:42

“Go in peace!” Jonathan told David. “We have both taken an oath in the Lord’s name, saying, ‘The Lord will be ⌞a witness⌟ between me and you and between my descendants and your descendants forever.’ ” So David left, and Jonathan went into the city.