1 Samuel 23:18

And they two made a covenant before the LORD: and David abode in the wood, and Jonathan went to his house.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 23:18

BSB

So the two of them made a covenant before the LORD. And David remained in Horesh, while Jonathan went home.

AKJV

And they two made a covenant before the LORD: and David stayed in the wood, and Jonathan went to his house.

CPDV

Therefore, they both struck a pact before the Lord. And David stayed in the woods. But Jonathan returned to his house.

ERV

And they two made a covenant before the LORD: and David abode in the wood, and Jonathan went to his house.

NHEB

They both made a covenant before the LORD: and David stayed at Horesh, and Jonathan went to his house.

SMT

And they two will cut out a covenant before Jehovah: and David dwelt in the thicket, and Jonathan went to his house.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Samuel 23:18

AndtheytwoH8147Noun madeH3772VerbacovenantH1285Noun Feminine beforeH6440Noun MasculinetheLORDH3068Proper NameandDavidH1732Proper Name Masculine abodeH3427VerbinthewoodH2793Noun MasculineandJonathanH3083Proper Name Masculine wentH1980VerbtohishouseH1004Noun Masculine

Commentary for 1 Samuel 23:18

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Overview of 1 Samuel 23:18

Summary

Allies formalize binding agreement before deity

Place

Wilderness of Ziph

Event

David and Jonathan renew covenant

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC