1 Samuel 20:23

And as touching the matter which thou and I have spoken of, behold, the LORD be between thee and me for ever.

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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 20:23

BSB
And as for the matter you and I have discussed, the LORD is a witness between you and me forever."
AKJV
And as touching the matter which you and I have spoken of, behold, the LORD be between you and me for ever.
CPDV
Now about the word that you and I have spoken, may the Lord be between you and me, even forever."
ERV
And as touching the matter which thou and I have spoken of, behold, the LORD is between thee and me for ever.
NHEB
Concerning the matter which you and I have spoken of, look, the LORD is a witness between you and me forever."
SMT
And the word which we spake, I and thou, behold, Jehovah between me and between thee forever.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Samuel 20:23

AndastouchingthematterH1697Noun MasculinewhichthouandIhavespokenH1696VerbofbeholdtheLORDH3068Proper NamebebetweentheeandmeforH5704everH5769Noun Masculine

Commentary for 1 Samuel 20:23

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 Samuel 20:23
Summary
God witnesses their covenant forever
Place
Field
Event
Jonathan invokes God as witness
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Covenant