But the king spared Mephibosheth, the son of Saul's son Jonathan, because of the oath of the Lord that was between them, between David and Jonathan son of Saul.
1 Samuel 23:18 - New Revised Standard Version Then the two of them made a covenant before the Lord; David remained at Horesh, and Jonathan went home. 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 spared Mephibosheth, the son of Saul's son Jonathan, because of the oath of the Lord that was between them, between David and Jonathan son of Saul.
David asked, “Is there still anyone left of the house of Saul to whom I may show kindness for Jonathan's sake?”
When David had finished speaking to Saul, the soul of Jonathan was bound to the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul.
Then Jonathan made a covenant with David, because he loved him as his own soul.
Then Jonathan said to David, “Go in peace, since both of us have sworn in the name of the Lord, saying, ‘The Lord shall be between me and you, and between my descendants and your descendants, forever.’ ” He got up and left; and Jonathan went into the city.
Therefore deal kindly with your servant, for you have brought your servant into a sacred covenant with you. But if there is guilt in me, kill me yourself; why should you bring me to your father?”
David came to Nob to the priest Ahimelech. Ahimelech came trembling to meet David, and said to him, “Why are you alone, and no one with you?”