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1 Samuel 20:16-18
International Standard Version
1 Samuel 20:16-18
International Standard Version
16 Jonathan made a covenant with the house of David: “May the Lord punish any violation of this covenant by the hand of David’s enemies.”[a] 17 Jonathan made David vow again out of his love for him, because he loved him as himself.
Jonathan’s Signal to David
18 Jonathan told him, “Tomorrow is the New Moon, and you will be missed because your seat is empty.
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- 1 Samuel 20:16 Lit. may the Lord seek from the hand of David’s enemies
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