1 Samuel 20:16

So Jonathan made a covenant with the house of David, saying, Let the LORD even require it at the hand of David's enemies.

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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 20:16

BSB
So Jonathan made a covenant with the house of David, saying, "May the LORD hold David's enemies accountable."
AKJV
So Jonathan made a covenant with the house of David, saying, Let the LORD even require it at the hand of David's enemies.
CPDV
Therefore, Jonathan formed a covenant with the house of David. And the Lord required it from the hands of the enemies of David.
ERV
So Jonathan made a covenant with the house of David, saying, And the LORD shall require it at the hand of David's enemies.
NHEB
if the name of Jonathan be cut off from the house of David, then may the LORD require it at the hand of the enemies of David."
SMT
And Jonathan will cut out with the house of David, and Jehovah sought out from the hand of David's enemies.

Commentary for 1 Samuel 20:16

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Overview of 1 Samuel 20:16
Summary
Jonathan formalizes covenant with David's house
Place
Field
Event
Jonathan seals household covenant
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Covenant