But the king protected Jonathan’s son, Mephibosheth. Jonathan was Saul’s son, but David had made a promise in the Lord’s name to Jonathan. [121] So the king did not let them hurt Mephibosheth.
1 Samuel 23:18 - Easy To Read Version Jonathan and David both made an agreement before the Lord. Then Jonathan went home. And David stayed at Horesh. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And they two made a covenant before the LORD: and David abode in the wood, and Jonathan went to his house. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition And the two of them made a covenant before the Lord. And David remained in the wood [at Horesh], and Jonathan went to his house. American Standard Version (1901) And they two made a covenant before Jehovah: and David abode in the wood, and Jonathan went to his house. Common English Bible Then the two of them made a covenant before the LORD. David stayed at Horesh, but Jonathan went back home. Catholic Public Domain Version Therefore, they both struck a pact before the Lord. And David stayed in the woods. But Jonathan returned to his house. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And the two made a covenant before the Lord. And David abode in the wood: but Jonathan returned to his house. |
But the king protected Jonathan’s son, Mephibosheth. Jonathan was Saul’s son, but David had made a promise in the Lord’s name to Jonathan. [121] So the king did not let them hurt Mephibosheth.
David asked, “Is there any person still left in Saul’s family? I want to show kindness to this person. I want to do it for Jonathan.”
As soon as David finished talking with Saul, Jonathan developed a strong bond with David. [164] Jonathan loved David as much as he loved himself.
Jonathan and David made a special agreement because he loved him as much as he loved himself.
Jonathan said to David, “Go in peace. We used the Lord’s name and promised to be friends. We said that the Lord will be the witness between us and our descendants [178] forever.”
Jonathan, be kind to me. I am your servant. You have made an agreement with me before the Lord. If I am guilty, then you may kill me yourself! But don’t take me to your father.”