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The LORD is the witness of a bond between us and our children forever.” Then David left, and Jonathan returned to the town. <a href="/esv/1_samuel/20.htm">English Standard Version</a> Then Jonathan said to David, “Go in peace, because we have sworn both of us in the name of the LORD, saying, ‘The LORD shall be between me and you, and between my offspring and your offspring, forever.’” And he rose and departed, and Jonathan went into the city. <a href="/bsb/1_samuel/20.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> And Jonathan said to David, “Go in peace, for the two of us have sworn in the name of the LORD, saying, ‘May the LORD be a witness between you and me, and between your descendants and mine forever.’” Then David got up and departed, and Jonathan went back into the city. <a href="/kjv/1_samuel/20.htm">King James Bible</a> And Jonathan said to David, Go in peace, forasmuch as we have sworn both of us in the name of the LORD, saying, The LORD be between me and thee, and between my seed and thy seed for ever. And he arose and departed: and Jonathan went into the city. <a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/20.htm">New King James Version</a> Then Jonathan said to David, “Go in peace, since we have both sworn in the name of the LORD, saying, ‘May the LORD be between you and me, and between your descendants and my descendants, forever.’ ” So he arose and departed, and Jonathan went into the city. <a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/20.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then Jonathan said to David, “Go in safety, since we have sworn to each other in the name of the LORD, saying, ‘The LORD will be between me and you, and between my descendants and your descendants forever.’” So David set out and went on his way, while Jonathan went into the city. <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/20.htm">NASB 1995</a> Jonathan said to David, &#8220Go in safety, inasmuch as we have sworn to each other in the name of the LORD, saying, &#8216The LORD will be between me and you, and between my descendants and your descendants forever.&#8217&#8221 Then he rose and departed, while Jonathan went into the city. <a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/20.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And Jonathan said to David, “Go in safety, inasmuch as we have sworn to each other in the name of the LORD, saying, ‘The LORD will be between me and you, and between my descendants and your descendants forever.’” Then he rose and departed, while Jonathan went into the city. <a href="/lsb/1_samuel/20.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And Jonathan said to David, “Go in peace, inasmuch as we have sworn to each other in the name of Yahweh, saying, ‘Yahweh will be between me and you, and between my seed and your seed forever.’” Then he rose and departed, while Jonathan went into the city. <a href="/amp/1_samuel/20.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Jonathan told David, “Go in safety, inasmuch as we have sworn to each other in the name of the LORD, saying, ‘The LORD shall be between me and you, and between my descendants and yours forever.’” Then he stood and left, while Jonathan went into the city. <a href="/csb/1_samuel/20.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Jonathan then said to David, “Go in the assurance the two of us pledged in the name of the LORD when we said, ‘The LORD will be a witness between you and me and between my offspring and your offspring forever.’ ” Then David left, and Jonathan went into the city. <a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/20.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Jonathan then said to David, &#8220Go in the assurance the two of us pledged in the name of the LORD when we said: The LORD will be a witness between you and me and between my offspring and your offspring forever.&#8221 Then David left, and Jonathan went into the city. <a href="/asv/1_samuel/20.htm">American Standard Version</a> And Jonathan said to David, Go in peace, forasmuch as we have sworn both of us in the name of Jehovah, saying, Jehovah shall be between me and thee, and between my seed and thy seed, for ever. And he arose and departed: and Jonathan went into the city. <a href="/cev/1_samuel/20.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Jonathan said, "Take care of yourself. And remember, we each have asked the LORD to watch and make sure that we and our descendants keep our promise forever." David left and Jonathan went back to town. <a href="/erv/1_samuel/20.htm">English Revised Version</a> And Jonathan said to David, Go in peace, forasmuch as we have sworn both of us in the name of the LORD, saying, The LORD shall be between me and thee, and between my seed and thy seed, for ever. And he arose and departed: and Jonathan went into the city. <a href="/gwt/1_samuel/20.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> "Go in peace!" Jonathan told David. "We have both taken an oath in the LORD's name, saying, 'The LORD will be [a witness] between me and you and between my descendants and your descendants forever.' " So David left, and Jonathan went into the city. <a href="/gnt/1_samuel/20.htm">Good News Translation</a> Then Jonathan said to David, "God be with you. The LORD will make sure that you and I, and your descendants and mine, will forever keep the sacred promise we have made to each other." Then David left, and Jonathan went back to the town. <a href="/isv/1_samuel/20.htm">International Standard Version</a> Jonathan told David, "Go in peace since both of us swore in the name of the LORD: 'May the LORD be between me and you, and between my descendants and your descendants forever.'" Then David got up and left, while Jonathan went to the city. <a href="/msb/1_samuel/20.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> And Jonathan said to David, ?Go in peace, for the two of us have sworn in the name of the LORD, saying, ?May the LORD be a witness between you and me, and between your descendants and mine forever.?? Then David got up and departed, and Jonathan went back into the city. <a href="/net/1_samuel/20.htm">NET Bible</a> Jonathan said to David, "Go in peace, for the two of us have sworn together in the name of the LORD saying, 'The LORD will be between me and you and between my descendants and your descendants forever.'" Then David got up and left, while Jonathan went back to the city. <a href="/nheb/1_samuel/20.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Then Jonathan said, "Go in peace, because we have both 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 arose and departed; and Jonathan went into the city. <a href="/wbt/1_samuel/20.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And Jonathan said to David, Go in peace, forasmuch as we have sworn both of us in the name of the LORD, saying, The LORD be between me and thee, and between my seed and thy seed for ever. :43 And he arose and departed: and Jonathan went into the city. <a href="/web/1_samuel/20.htm">World English Bible</a> Jonathan said to David, “Go in peace, because we have both sworn in Yahweh’s name, saying, ‘Yahweh is between me and you, and between my offspring and your offspring, forever.’” He arose and departed; and Jonathan went into the city. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_samuel/20.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and Jonathan says to David, “Go in peace, in that we have sworn—the two of us—in the Name of YHWH, saying, YHWH is between me and you, and between my seed and your seed—for all time”; and he rises and goes; and Jonathan has gone into the city. <a href="/ylt/1_samuel/20.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and Jonathan saith to David, 'Go in peace, in that we have sworn -- we two -- in the name of Jehovah, saying, Jehovah is between me and thee, and between my seed and thy seed -- unto the age;' and he riseth and goeth; and Jonathan hath gone in to the city. <a href="/slt/1_samuel/20.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Jonathan will say to David, Go for peace, for we sware, we two, in the name of Jehovah, saying, Jehovah will be between me and between thee, and between my seed and between thy seed, even forever. <RF q=*>The original Julia E. Smith Bible records the following as a verse reference for <a href=#>1 Sam 21:1</a><Rf> And he will rise and go: and Jonathan came to the city.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_samuel/20.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And Jonathan said to David: Go in peace: and let all stand that we have sworn both of us in the name of the Lord, saying: The Lord be between me and thee, and between my seed and thy seed for ever. And David arose, and departed: and Jonathan went into the city. <a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/20.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then Jonathan said to David: “Go in peace. And let us both keep all that we have ever sworn in the name of the Lord, saying, ‘May the Lord be between me and you, and between my offspring and your offspring, even forever.’ ” <V 20:43>And David rose up and went away. But Jonathan entered into the city. <a href="/nabre/1_samuel/20.htm">New American Bible</a> At length Jonathan said to David, “Go in peace, in keeping with what the two of us have sworn by the name of the LORD: ‘The LORD shall be between you and me, and between your offspring and mine forever.’ ” Then David departed on his way, while Jonathan went back into the city. <a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/20.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> 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.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_samuel/20.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Then Jonathan said to David, Go in peace, inasmuch as we have sworn both of us in the name of the LORD, saying, The LORD be between me and you and between my descendants and your descendants forever. Then Jonathan arose and went into the city. <a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/20.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And Jonathan said to David: “Go in peace! We both have sworn in the name of LORD JEHOVAH, saying: “LORD JEHOVAH is between me and you and between my seed and your seed for eternity!” <div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_samuel/20.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And Jonathan said to David: 'Go in peace, forasmuch as we have sworn both of us in the name of the LORD, saying: The LORD shall be between me and thee, and Between my seed and thy seed, for ever.' And he arose and departed; and Jonathan went into the city. <a href="/sep/1_samuel/20.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And Jonathan said to David, Go in peace, and as we have both sworn in the name of the Lord, saying, The Lord shall be witness between me and thee, and between my seed and thy seed for ever - even so let it be. And David arose and departed, and Jonathan went into the city. <a href="/parallel/1_samuel/20-42.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/H8oQfYUMRZg?start=6244" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/20.htm">Saul Seeks to Kill Jonathan</a> …41When the young man had gone, David got up from the south side of the stone, fell facedown, and bowed three times. Then he and Jonathan kissed each other and wept together—though David wept more. 42<a href="/hebrew/3083.htm" title="3083: yə·hō·w·nā·ṯān (N-proper-ms) -- From Yhovah and nathan; Jehovah-given; Jehonathan, the name of four Israelites.">And Jonathan</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">said</a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: lə·ḏā·wiḏ (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">to David,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: lêḵ (V-Qal-Imp-ms) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">“Go</a> <a href="/hebrew/7965.htm" title="7965: lə·šā·lō·wm (Prep-l:: N-ms) -- Or shalom; from shalam; safe, i.e. well, happy, friendly; also welfare, i.e. Health, prosperity, peace.">in peace,</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/8147.htm" title="8147: šə·nê·nū (Number-mdc:: 1cp) -- Two (a card. number). Dual of sheniy; feminine shttayim; two; also twofold.">the two</a> <a href="/hebrew/587.htm" title="587: ’ă·naḥ·nū (Pro-1cp) -- We. Apparently from 'anokiy; we.">of us</a> <a href="/hebrew/7650.htm" title="7650: niš·ba‘·nū (V-Nifal-Perf-1cp) -- A primitive root; propr. To be complete, but used only as a denominative from sheba'; to seven oneself, i.e. Swear.">have sworn</a> <a href="/hebrew/8034.htm" title="8034: bə·šêm (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character.">in the name</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">of the LORD,</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: lê·mōr (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">saying,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">‘May the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: yih·yeh (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">be</a> <a href="/hebrew/996.htm" title="996: bê·nî (Prep:: 1cs) -- An interval, space between. ">a witness between</a> <a href="/hebrew/996.htm" title="996: ū·ḇê·ne·ḵā (Conj-w:: Prep:: 2ms) -- An interval, space between. ">you and me,</a> <a href="/hebrew/996.htm" title="996: ū·ḇên (Conj-w:: Prep) -- An interval, space between. ">and between</a> <a href="/hebrew/2233.htm" title="2233: zar·‘ă·ḵā (N-msc:: 2ms) -- A sowing, seed, offspring. From zara'; seed; figuratively, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity.">your descendants</a> <a href="/hebrew/996.htm" title="996: ū·ḇên (Conj-w:: Prep) -- An interval, space between. ">and</a> <a href="/hebrew/2233.htm" title="2233: zar·‘î (N-msc:: 1cs) -- A sowing, seed, offspring. From zara'; seed; figuratively, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity.">mine</a> <a href="/hebrew/5704.htm" title="5704: ‘aḏ- (Prep) -- As far as, even to, up to, until, while. Properly, the same as ad; as far as, whether of space or time or degree.">forever.’”</a> <a href="/hebrew/5769.htm" title="5769: ‘ō·w·lām (N-ms) -- Long duration, antiquity, futurity. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/6965.htm" title="6965: way·yā·qām (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To arise, stand up, stand. A primitive root; to rise.">Then David got up</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: way·yê·laḵ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">and departed,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3083.htm" title="3083: wî·hō·w·nā·ṯān (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- From Yhovah and nathan; Jehovah-given; Jehonathan, the name of four Israelites.">and Jonathan</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: bā (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">went back</a> <a href="/hebrew/5892.htm" title="5892: hā·‘îr (Art:: N-fs) -- Excitement. Or par; or ayar; from uwr a city in the widest sense.">into the city.</a> <div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/1_samuel/18-3.htm">1 Samuel 18:3</a> Then Jonathan made a covenant with David because he loved him as himself. <a href="/1_samuel/23-18.htm">1 Samuel 23:18</a> So the two of them made a covenant before the LORD. And David remained in Horesh, while Jonathan went home. <a href="/2_samuel/9-1.htm">2 Samuel 9:1</a> Then David asked, “Is there anyone left from the house of Saul to whom I can show kindness for the sake of Jonathan?” <a href="/2_samuel/21-7.htm">2 Samuel 21:7</a> Now the king spared Mephibosheth son of Jonathan, the son of Saul, because of the oath before the LORD between David and Jonathan son of Saul. <a href="/genesis/31-49.htm">Genesis 31:49</a> It was also called Mizpah, because Laban said, “May the LORD keep watch between you and me when we are absent from each other. <a href="/genesis/31-53.htm">Genesis 31:53</a> May the God of Abraham and the God of Nahor, the God of their father, judge between us.” So Jacob swore by the Fear of his father Isaac. <a href="/2_kings/2-2.htm">2 Kings 2:2</a> and Elijah said to Elisha, “Please stay here, for the LORD has sent me on to Bethel.” But Elisha replied, “As surely as the LORD lives and as you yourself live, I will not leave you.” So they went down to Bethel. <a href="/2_kings/2-6.htm">2 Kings 2:6</a> And Elijah said to Elisha, “Please stay here, for the LORD has sent me on to the Jordan.” But Elisha replied, “As surely as the LORD lives and as you yourself live, I will not leave you.” So the two of them went on. <a href="/proverbs/17-17.htm">Proverbs 17:17</a> A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. <a href="/proverbs/18-24.htm">Proverbs 18:24</a> A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who stays closer than a brother. <a href="/john/15-13.htm">John 15:13-15</a> Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. / You are My friends if you do what I command you. / No longer do I call you servants, for a servant does not understand what his master is doing. But I have called you friends, because everything I have learned from My Father I have made known to you. <a href="/matthew/5-9.htm">Matthew 5:9</a> Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. <a href="/matthew/26-49.htm">Matthew 26:49-50</a> Going directly to Jesus, he said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed Him. / “Friend,” Jesus replied, “do what you came for.” Then the men stepped forward, seized Jesus, and arrested Him. <a href="/luke/1-17.htm">Luke 1:17</a> And he will go on before the Lord in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the fathers to their children and the disobedient to the wisdom of the righteous—to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.” <a href="/luke/22-32.htm">Luke 22:32</a> But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith will not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And Jonathan said to David, Go in peace, for as much as we have sworn both of us in the name of the LORD, saying, The LORD be between me and you, and between my seed and your seed for ever. And he arose and departed: and Jonathan went into the city.Go in peace<a href="/1_samuel/20-22.htm">1 Samuel 20:22</a> But if I say thus unto the young man, Behold, the arrows are beyond thee; go thy way: for the LORD hath sent thee away.<a href="/1_samuel/1-17.htm">1 Samuel 1:17</a> Then Eli answered and said, Go in peace: and the God of Israel grant thee thy petition that thou hast asked of him.<a href="/numbers/6-26.htm">Numbers 6:26</a> The LORD lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.forasmuch as.<a href="/1_samuel/20-23.htm">1 Samuel 20:23</a> And as touching the matter which thou and I have spoken of, behold, the LORD be between thee and me for ever.And he arose<a href="/1_samuel/23-18.htm">1 Samuel 23:18</a> And they two made a covenant before the LORD: and David abode in the wood, and Jonathan went to his house.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/20-40.htm">City</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-41.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-12.htm">Departed</a> <a href="/1_samuel/2-33.htm">Descendants</a> <a href="/ruth/3-10.htm">Inasmuch</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-40.htm">Jonathan</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-21.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-41.htm">Rose</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-21.htm">Safety</a> <a href="/1_samuel/8-15.htm">Seed</a> <a href="/1_samuel/3-14.htm">Sworn</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/22-19.htm">City</a> <a href="/1_samuel/21-1.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_samuel/22-1.htm">Departed</a> <a href="/1_samuel/24-21.htm">Descendants</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-13.htm">Inasmuch</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-16.htm">Jonathan</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-6.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/1_samuel/21-10.htm">Rose</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-25.htm">Safety</a> <a href="/1_samuel/24-21.htm">Seed</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-9.htm">Sworn</a><div class="vheading2">1 Samuel 20</div>1. <a href="/1_samuel/20-1.htm">David consults with Jonathan for his safety</a> 11. <a href="/1_samuel/20-11.htm">Jonathan and David renew their covenant by oath</a> 18. <a href="/1_samuel/20-18.htm">Jonathan's token to David</a> 23. <a href="/1_samuel/20-23.htm">Saul, missing David, seeks to kill Jonathan</a> 35. <a href="/1_samuel/20-35.htm">Jonathan affectionately takes his leave of David</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_samuel/20.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_samuel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_samuel/20.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>And Jonathan said to David, “Go in peace, This phrase signifies the deep bond and covenant of friendship between Jonathan and David. In the context of ancient Israel, peace was not merely the absence of conflict but a state of wholeness and well-being. Jonathan's blessing of peace is significant given the tension and danger David faces from King Saul. It reflects Jonathan's genuine care and the divine favor he wishes upon David.for the two of us have sworn in the name of the LORD, Swearing in the name of the LORD underscores the solemnity and sacredness of their covenant. In ancient Israel, oaths made in God's name were binding and inviolable, reflecting a deep commitment to truth and faithfulness. This covenant is not just a personal agreement but one that invokes divine witness and accountability.saying, ‘May the LORD be a witness between you and me, The invocation of the LORD as a witness highlights the seriousness of their agreement. In biblical times, calling upon God as a witness was a way to ensure that both parties remained faithful to their promises. This reflects the understanding that God is omnipresent and omniscient, aware of all human actions and intentions.and between your descendants and mine forever.’” This phrase extends the covenant beyond Jonathan and David to their descendants, indicating a perpetual bond. It reflects the biblical theme of generational blessings and curses, where the actions and covenants of one generation impact future ones. This also foreshadows the enduring legacy of David's line, ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who is often referred to as the Son of David.Then David got up and departed, David's departure marks a pivotal moment in his life, as he leaves behind the safety of Jonathan's friendship and enters a period of exile and danger. This action signifies a step of faith and trust in God's protection and plan, despite the immediate threat from Saul.and Jonathan went back into the city. Jonathan's return to the city, where his father Saul reigns, highlights his difficult position. He remains loyal to David while still being part of Saul's household. This reflects the tension between familial duty and spiritual conviction, a recurring theme in Scripture where believers must navigate their allegiance to God amidst challenging circumstances.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jonathan.htm">Jonathan</a> The son of King Saul and a close friend of David. Known for his loyalty and deep friendship with David, even at the cost of his own future as heir to the throne. 2. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> The future king of Israel, anointed by Samuel. At this point, he is fleeing from King Saul, who seeks to kill him. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a> The covenant name of God, invoked by Jonathan and David as a witness to their oath of friendship and loyalty. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_covenant.htm">The Covenant</a> A solemn agreement made between Jonathan and David, invoking God as a witness to their promise of mutual protection and loyalty. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_city.htm">The City</a> Refers to Gibeah, where King Saul's court was located, and where Jonathan returned after parting with David.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_godly_friendship.htm">The Power of Godly Friendship</a> Jonathan and David's relationship exemplifies the strength and importance of friendships rooted in faith and mutual respect. Such friendships can provide support and encouragement during difficult times. <a href="/topical/c/covenant_loyalty.htm">Covenant Loyalty</a> The covenant between Jonathan and David shows the seriousness of promises made before God. It reminds us of the importance of keeping our commitments, especially those made in God's name. <a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_sovereignty.htm">Trust in God's Sovereignty</a> Despite the danger David faced, the peace Jonathan speaks of is rooted in trust in God's plan. We are encouraged to find peace in God's sovereignty, even when circumstances are challenging. <a href="/topical/i/intergenerational_faithfulness.htm">Intergenerational Faithfulness</a> The promise between Jonathan and David extends to their descendants, highlighting the impact of our faithfulness on future generations. Our actions and commitments can have lasting effects beyond our own lives. <a href="/topical/p/peace_amidst_conflict.htm">Peace Amidst Conflict</a> Jonathan's blessing of peace to David, even as he returns to a hostile environment, teaches us to seek and extend peace, trusting in God's protection and provision.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_samuel_20.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 20</a> <a href="/q/why_does_david_contradict_his_promise.htm">Why does David’s decision in 2 Samuel 19:29 seemingly contradict earlier promises of favor and land for Mephibosheth (2 Samuel 9)?</a> <a href="/q/who_was_jonathan_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Jonathan in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/are_jonathan's_signals_in_1_sam_20_verifiable.htm">Are the clandestine signals used by Jonathan in 1 Samuel 20:19-22 verifiable through any parallel ancient Near Eastern texts or historical records?</a> <a href="/q/is_jonathan's_covenant_with_david_inconsistent.htm">Does the nature of Jonathan's covenant with David in 1 Samuel 20:16 present any inconsistencies with later depictions of Israelite covenants?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_samuel/20.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(42) Go in peace.--The abruptness of the closing words is most natural, and accords with the evident deep emotion of the speaker. David's heart was too full to reply to his friend's words; blinded with tears, he seems to have hurried away speechless."We may indeed wonder at the delicacy of feeling and the gentleness of the sentiments which these two men in those old rough times entertained for one another. No ancient writer has set before us so noble an example of a heartfelt, unselfish, and thoroughly human state of feeling, and none has described friendship with such entire truth in all its relations, and with such complete and profound knowledge of the human heart."--Phillipson, quoted by Payne Smith. <a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/20-42.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>And Jonathan יְהוֹנָתָ֛ן (yə·hō·w·nā·ṯān) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3083.htm">Strong's 3083: </a> Jonathan -- 'the LORD has given', the name of a number of Israelites said וַיֹּ֧אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say to David, לְדָוִ֖ד (lə·ḏā·wiḏ) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse “Go לֵ֣ךְ (lêḵ) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> To go, come, walk in peace, לְשָׁל֑וֹם (lə·šā·lō·wm) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7965.htm">Strong's 7965: </a> Safe, well, happy, friendly, welfare, health, prosperity, peace for אֲשֶׁר֩ (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that the two of us שְׁנֵ֜ינוּ (šə·nê·nū) Number - mdc | first person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8147.htm">Strong's 8147: </a> Two (a cardinal number) have sworn נִשְׁבַּ֨עְנוּ (niš·ba‘·nū) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - first person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7650.htm">Strong's 7650: </a> To seven oneself, swear in the name בְּשֵׁ֤ם (bə·šêm) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8034.htm">Strong's 8034: </a> A name of the LORD יְהוָה֙ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel when we אֲנַ֗חְנוּ (’ă·naḥ·nū) Pronoun - first person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_587.htm">Strong's 587: </a> We said, לֵאמֹ֔ר (lê·mōr) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say ‘May the LORD יְהוָ֞ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel be יִֽהְיֶ֣ה ׀ (yih·yeh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> To fall out, come to pass, become, be a witness between בֵּינִ֣י (bê·nî) Preposition | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_996.htm">Strong's 996: </a> An interval, space between you and me, וּבֵינֶ֗ךָ (ū·ḇê·ne·ḵā) Conjunctive waw | Preposition | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_996.htm">Strong's 996: </a> An interval, space between and between וּבֵ֥ין (ū·ḇên) Conjunctive waw | Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_996.htm">Strong's 996: </a> An interval, space between your descendants זַרְעֲךָ֖ (zar·‘ă·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2233.htm">Strong's 2233: </a> Seed, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity and וּבֵ֥ין (ū·ḇên) Conjunctive waw | Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_996.htm">Strong's 996: </a> An interval, space between mine זַרְעִ֛י (zar·‘î) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2233.htm">Strong's 2233: </a> Seed, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity forever.?? עַד־ (‘aḏ-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5704.htm">Strong's 5704: </a> As far as, even to, up to, until, while Then David got up וַיָּ֖קָם (way·yā·qām) 0 <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6965.htm">Strong's 6965: </a> To arise, stand up, stand and departed, וַיֵּלַ֑ךְ (way·yê·laḵ) 0 <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> To go, come, walk and Jonathan וִיהוֹנָתָ֖ן (wî·hō·w·nā·ṯān) 0 <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3083.htm">Strong's 3083: </a> Jonathan -- 'the LORD has given', the name of a number of Israelites went back בָּ֥א (bā) 0 <a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> To come in, come, go in, go into the city. הָעִֽיר׃ (hā·‘îr) 0 <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5892.htm">Strong's 5892: </a> Excitement <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/20-42.htm">1 Samuel 20:42 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_samuel/20-42.htm">1 Samuel 20:42 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_samuel/20-42.htm">1 Samuel 20:42 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/20-42.htm">1 Samuel 20:42 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_samuel/20-42.htm">1 Samuel 20:42 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/20-42.htm">1 Samuel 20:42 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/20-42.htm">1 Samuel 20:42 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/20-42.htm">1 Samuel 20:42 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/20-42.htm">1 Samuel 20:42 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_samuel/20-42.htm">1 Samuel 20:42 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-42.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 20:42 Jonathan said to David Go in peace (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/20-41.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 20:41"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 20:41" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/21-1.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 21:1"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 21:1" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>