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href="#lexicon" class="clickchap2" title="Lexicon"> Heb </a> </div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/20.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/1_samuel/20.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />and do not ever cut off your kindness from my family—not even when the LORD has cut off every one of David&#8217s enemies from the face of the earth.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_samuel/20.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />treat my family with this faithful love, even when the LORD destroys all your enemies from the face of the earth.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_samuel/20.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />and do not cut off your steadfast love from my house forever, when the LORD cuts off every one of the enemies of David from the face of the earth.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/20.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />and do not ever cut off your loving devotion from my household—not even when the LORD cuts off every one of David’s enemies from the face of the earth.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/20.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />But <i>also</i> thou shalt not cut off thy kindness from my house for ever: no, not when the LORD hath cut off the enemies of David every one from the face of the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/20.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />but you shall not cut off your kindness from my house forever, no, not when the LORD has cut off every one of the enemies of David from the face of the earth.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/20.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And you shall never cut off your loyalty to my house, not even when the LORD cuts off every one of the enemies of David from the face of the earth.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/20.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220You shall not cut off your lovingkindness from my house forever, not even when the LORD cuts off every one of the enemies of David from the face of the earth.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/20.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“And you shall not cut off your lovingkindness from my house forever, not even when the LORD cuts off every one of the enemies of David from the face of the earth.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_samuel/20.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />You shall not cut off your lovingkindness from my house forever, not even when Yahweh cuts off every one of the enemies of David from the face of the earth.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_samuel/20.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />You shall never cut off your lovingkindness <i>and</i> faithfulness from my house, not even when the LORD cuts off every one of the enemies of David from the face of the earth.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_samuel/20.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />don’t ever withdraw your kindness from my household—not even when the LORD cuts off every one of David’s enemies from the face of the earth.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/20.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />don&#8217t ever withdraw your faithful love from my household—not even when the LORD cuts off every one of David&#8217s enemies from the face of the earth.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_samuel/20.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />but also thou shalt not cut off thy kindness from my house for ever; no, not when Jehovah hath cut off the enemies of David every one from the face of the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_samuel/20.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />but also thou shalt not cut off thy kindness from my house for ever: no, not when the LORD hath cut off the enemies of David every one from the face of the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_samuel/20.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />never stop being kind to my family. The Lord will wipe each of David's enemies off the face of the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_samuel/20.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />show the same kind of loyalty to my family forever. And when the LORD has completely destroyed all your enemies, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_samuel/20.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />And don't stop showing your gracious love to my family forever, not even when the LORD eliminates each of David's enemies from the surface of the earth." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_samuel/20.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />and do not ever cut off your loving devotion from my household?not even when the LORD cuts off every one of David?s enemies from the face of the earth.?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_samuel/20.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Don't ever cut off your loyalty to my family, not even when the LORD has cut off every one of David's enemies from the face of the earth<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_samuel/20.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />do not cut off your loyalty from my house forever. And when the LORD cuts off the enemies of David, each one from the face of the earth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_samuel/20.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />But also thou shalt not withdraw thy kindness from my house for ever: no, not when the LORD hath cut off the enemies of David every one from the face of the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_samuel/20.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />but you shall also not cut off your kindness from my house forever, no, not when Yahweh has cut off every one of the enemies of David from the surface of the earth.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_samuel/20.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />but you do not cut off your kindness from my house for all time, nor in YHWH’s cutting off the enemies of David, each one from off the face of the ground.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_samuel/20.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> but thou dost not cut off thy kindness from my house unto the age, nor in Jehovah's cutting off the enemies of David, each one from off the face of the ground.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_samuel/20.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And thou shalt not cut off thy mercy from my house, even forever: and not in Jehovah's cutting off the enemies of David a man from the face of the earth.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_samuel/20.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Thou shalt not take away thy kindness from my house for ever, when the Lord shall have rooted out the enemies of David, every one of them from the earth, may he take away Jonathan from his house, and may the Lord require it at the hands of David's enemies. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/20.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />you shall not take away your mercy from my house, even forever, when the Lord will have rooted out the enemies of David, each and every one of them, from the earth. May he take Jonathan from his house, and may the Lord require it from the hands of the enemies of David.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_samuel/20.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />never cut off your kindness from my house. And when the LORD cuts off all the enemies of David from the face of the land,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/20.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />never cut off your faithful love from my house, even if the LORD were to cut off every one of the enemies of David from the face of the earth.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_samuel/20.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And also you shall not cut off your kindness from my house for ever, when the LORD destroys the enemies of David from the face of the earth;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/20.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And do not let your kindness cease from my house to eternity, and when LORD JEHOVAH will destroy the enemies of David from the face of the Earth<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_samuel/20.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />but also thou shalt not cut off thy kindness from my house for ever; no, not when the LORD hath cut off the enemies of David every one from the face of the earth.'thou shalt not withdraw thy mercy from my house for ever: and if thou doest not, when the Lord cuts off the enemies of David each from the face of the earth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_samuel/20-15.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/H8oQfYUMRZg?start=5973" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/20.htm">Jonathan and David Renew Their Covenant</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">14</span>And as long as I live, treat me with the LORD’s loving devotion, that I may not die, <span class="reftext">15</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō- (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">and do not</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.">ever</a> <a href="/hebrew/5769.htm" title="5769: ‘ō·w·lām (N-ms) -- Long duration, antiquity, futurity. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/3772.htm" title="3772: ṯaḵ·riṯ (V-Hifil-Imperf-2ms) -- To cut off, cut down. A primitive root; to cut; by implication, to destroy or consume; specifically, to covenant.">cut off</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2617.htm" title="2617: ḥas·də·ḵā (N-msc:: 2ms) -- Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty. From chacad; kindness; by implication piety: rarely reproof, or Beauty.">your loving devotion</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: mê·‘im (Prep-m) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">from</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bê·ṯî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">my household—</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">not</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.">even when the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3772.htm" title="3772: bə·haḵ·riṯ (Prep-b:: V-Hifil-Inf) -- To cut off, cut down. A primitive root; to cut; by implication, to destroy or consume; specifically, to covenant.">cuts off</a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: ’îš (N-ms) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">every one</a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: ḏā·wiḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">of David’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/341.htm" title="341: ’ō·yə·ḇê (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpc) -- Hating, an adversary. Or owyeb; active participle of 'ayab; hating; an adversary.">enemies</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: mê·‘al (Prep-m) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">from</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: pə·nê (N-cpc) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">the face</a> <a href="/hebrew/127.htm" title="127: hā·’ă·ḏā·māh (Art:: N-fs) -- Ground, land. From 'adam; soil.">of the earth.”</a> </span><span class="reftext">16</span>So Jonathan made a covenant with the house of David, saying, “May the LORD hold David’s enemies accountable.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/9-1.htm">2 Samuel 9:1</a></span><br />Then David asked, “Is there anyone left from the house of Saul to whom I can show kindness for the sake of Jonathan?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/9-7.htm">2 Samuel 9:7</a></span><br />“Do not be afraid,” said David, “for surely I will show you kindness for the sake of your father Jonathan. I will restore to you all the land of your grandfather Saul, and you will always eat at my table.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/21-7.htm">2 Samuel 21:7</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/18-3.htm">1 Samuel 18:3</a></span><br />Then Jonathan made a covenant with David because he loved him as himself.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/24-21.htm">1 Samuel 24:21-22</a></span><br />So now, swear to me by the LORD that you will not cut off my descendants or wipe out my name from my father’s house.” / So David gave his oath to Saul. Then Saul returned home, but David and his men went up to the stronghold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/1-26.htm">2 Samuel 1:26</a></span><br />I grieve for you, Jonathan, my brother. You were delightful to me; your love to me was extraordinary, surpassing the love of women.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/4-4.htm">2 Samuel 4:4</a></span><br />And Jonathan son of Saul had a son who was lame in his feet. He was five years old when the report about Saul and Jonathan came from Jezreel. His nurse picked him up and fled, but as she was hurrying to escape, he fell and became lame. His name was Mephibosheth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/16-3.htm">2 Samuel 16:3</a></span><br />“Where is your master’s grandson?” asked the king. And Ziba answered, “Indeed, he is staying in Jerusalem, for he has said, ‘Today, the house of Israel will restore to me the kingdom of my grandfather.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/19-28.htm">2 Samuel 19:28</a></span><br />For all the house of my grandfather deserves death from my lord the king, yet you have set your servant among those who eat at your table. What further right, then, do I have to keep appealing to the king?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-7.htm">1 Kings 2:7</a></span><br />But show loving devotion to the sons of Barzillai the Gileadite, and let them be among those who eat at your table, because they stood by me when I fled from your brother Absalom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/21-23.htm">Genesis 21:23</a></span><br />Now, therefore, swear to me here before God that you will not deal falsely with me or my children or descendants. Show to me and to the country in which you reside the same kindness that I have shown to you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/47-29.htm">Genesis 47:29</a></span><br />When the time drew near for Israel to die, he called his son Joseph and said to him, “If I have found favor in your eyes, put your hand under my thigh and promise to show me kindness and faithfulness. Do not bury me in Egypt,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ruth/1-8.htm">Ruth 1:8</a></span><br />Then Naomi said to her two daughters-in-law, “Go back, each of you to your mother’s home. May the LORD show you loving devotion, as you have shown to your dead and to me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/17-17.htm">Proverbs 17:17</a></span><br />A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-7.htm">Matthew 5:7</a></span><br />Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">But also you shall not cut off your kindness from my house for ever: no, not when the LORD has cut off the enemies of David every one from the face of the earth.</p><p class="hdg">thou shalt</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/24-21.htm">1 Samuel 24:21</a></b></br> Swear now therefore unto me by the LORD, that thou wilt not cut off my seed after me, and that thou wilt not destroy my name out of my father's house.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/9-1.htm">2 Samuel 9:1-7</a></b></br> And David said, Is there yet any that is left of the house of Saul, that I may shew him kindness for Jonathan's sake? … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/21-7.htm">2 Samuel 21:7</a></b></br> But the king spared Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan the son of Saul, because of the LORD'S oath that <i>was</i> between them, between David and Jonathan the son of Saul.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/13-13.htm">Age</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-51.htm">Cut</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-18.htm">Cuts</a> <a href="/1_samuel/12-17.htm">Cutting</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-12.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-8.htm">Destruction</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-49.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-25.htm">Enemies</a> <a href="/1_samuel/2-1.htm">Haters</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-11.htm">House</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-47.htm">Jehovah's</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-14.htm">Kindness</a> <a href="/exodus/15-13.htm">Lovingkindness</a> <a href="/1_samuel/15-8.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/numbers/23-28.htm">Surface</a> <a href="/1_samuel/15-6.htm">Withdraw</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/20-23.htm">Age</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-16.htm">Cut</a> <a href="/job/27-8.htm">Cuts</a> <a href="/1_samuel/24-5.htm">Cutting</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-16.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-5.htm">Destruction</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-31.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-16.htm">Enemies</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-32.htm">Haters</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-16.htm">House</a> <a href="/1_samuel/22-21.htm">Jehovah's</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-5.htm">Kindness</a> <a href="/psalms/25-6.htm">Lovingkindness</a> <a href="/2_samuel/7-15.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-7.htm">Surface</a> <a href="/2_samuel/11-15.htm">Withdraw</a><div class="vheading2">1 Samuel 20</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/20-1.htm">David consults with Jonathan for his safety</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/20-11.htm">Jonathan and David renew their covenant by oath</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/20-18.htm">Jonathan's token to David</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/20-23.htm">Saul, missing David, seeks to kill Jonathan</a></span><br><span class="reftext">35. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/20-35.htm">Jonathan affectionately takes his leave of David</a></span><br></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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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><b>and do not ever cut off your loving devotion from my household—</b><br>This phrase reflects the covenantal relationship between Jonathan and David. In ancient Israel, covenants were binding agreements that often included promises of loyalty and protection. Jonathan, recognizing David's future as king, seeks assurance that his family will be treated with kindness. This reflects the Hebrew concept of "hesed," often translated as loving devotion or steadfast love, which is a key attribute of God's character (<a href="/exodus/34-6.htm">Exodus 34:6-7</a>). The request for ongoing kindness is significant in a culture where new dynasties often eliminated the previous ruler's family to secure the throne.<p><b>not even when the LORD cuts off every one of David’s enemies from the face of the earth.”</b><br>This part of the verse acknowledges the divine support for David's future reign. The phrase "the LORD cuts off" indicates a belief in God's active role in establishing David's kingship and ensuring his victory over adversaries. This reflects the biblical theme of divine justice and protection for those chosen by God, as seen in the stories of other biblical figures like Moses and Joshua. The mention of "every one of David’s enemies" foreshadows the eventual peace and security of David's kingdom, aligning with prophecies about the Messiah, who is often typologically linked to David as a ruler who will ultimately defeat all enemies (<a href="/psalms/110.htm">Psalm 110:1</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jonathan.htm">Jonathan</a></b><br>The son of King Saul and a close friend of David. He is known for his loyalty and covenant with David.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The future king of Israel, anointed by Samuel, and a man after God's own heart. At this point, he is fleeing from King Saul.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/saul.htm">Saul</a></b><br>The first king of Israel, who becomes increasingly hostile towards David due to jealousy and fear of losing his throne.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/c/covenant.htm">Covenant</a></b><br>A solemn agreement between Jonathan and David, emphasizing loyalty and loving devotion (Hebrew: "chesed").<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD</a></b><br>The covenant-keeping God of Israel, who is central to the promises and actions in this account.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_covenant_relationships.htm">The Power of Covenant Relationships</a></b><br>Jonathan and David's relationship exemplifies the strength and commitment found in covenant relationships. In our lives, we should seek to build relationships that are grounded in mutual respect, love, and faithfulness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/loving_devotion.htm">Loving Devotion (Chesed)</a></b><br>The Hebrew word "chesed" signifies steadfast love, kindness, and loyalty. As believers, we are called to exhibit "chesed" in our relationships, reflecting God's unwavering love for us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_amidst_adversity.htm">Faithfulness Amidst Adversity</a></b><br>Despite the danger and uncertainty, Jonathan remains faithful to his covenant with David. This teaches us the importance of remaining true to our commitments, even when circumstances are challenging.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_justice.htm">God's Sovereignty and Justice</a></b><br>The verse acknowledges God's role in cutting off David's enemies, reminding us of His ultimate control and justice. We can trust God to act on our behalf and fulfill His promises.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/legacy_of_faithfulness.htm">Legacy of Faithfulness</a></b><br>Jonathan's request for enduring kindness to his house highlights the impact of our actions on future generations. Our faithfulness today can leave a lasting legacy for those who come after us.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_samuel_20.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 20</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_michal_aid_david's_escape.htm">Why did Michal help David escape from Saul?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_a_vow_of_silence.htm">Does a true friend love you always?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_david_help_saul's_kin_despite_past.htm">In 2 Samuel 9:3, how do we reconcile David’s swift willingness to help Saul’s descendant with the longstanding hostilities described elsewhere in 1 and 2 Samuel? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/michal's_punishment__biblical_marriage_views.htm">2 Samuel 6:20-23 - How does Michal's punishment for her criticism align with other biblical teachings on marriage and respect between spouses?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/20-15.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">and do not</span><br /><span class="heb">וְלֹֽא־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·lō-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">ever</span><br /><span class="heb">עַד־</span> <span class="translit">(‘aḏ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5704.htm">Strong's 5704: </a> </span><span class="str2">As far as, even to, up to, until, while</span><br /><br /><span class="word">cut off</span><br /><span class="heb">תַכְרִ֧ת</span> <span class="translit">(ṯaḵ·riṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3772.htm">Strong's 3772: </a> </span><span class="str2">To cut, to destroy, consume, to covenant</span><br /><br /><span class="word">your loving devotion</span><br /><span class="heb">חַסְדְּךָ֛</span> <span class="translit">(ḥas·də·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2617.htm">Strong's 2617: </a> </span><span class="str2">Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from</span><br /><span class="heb">מֵעִ֥ם</span> <span class="translit">(mê·‘im)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> </span><span class="str2">With, equally with</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my household—</span><br /><span class="heb">בֵּיתִ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(bê·ṯî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> </span><span class="str2">A house</span><br /><br /><span class="word">not</span><br /><span class="heb">וְלֹ֗א</span> <span class="translit">(wə·lō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">even when the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָה֙</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">cuts off</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּהַכְרִ֤ת</span> <span class="translit">(bə·haḵ·riṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3772.htm">Strong's 3772: </a> </span><span class="str2">To cut, to destroy, consume, to covenant</span><br /><br /><span class="word">every one</span><br /><span class="heb">אִ֕ישׁ</span> <span class="translit">(’îš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> </span><span class="str2">A man as an individual, a male person</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of David’s</span><br /><span class="heb">דָוִ֔ד</span> <span class="translit">(ḏā·wiḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> </span><span class="str2">David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse</span><br /><br /><span class="word">enemies</span><br /><span class="heb">אֹיְבֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(’ō·yə·ḇê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_341.htm">Strong's 341: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hating, an adversary</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from</span><br /><span class="heb">מֵעַ֖ל</span> <span class="translit">(mê·‘al)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the face</span><br /><span class="heb">פְּנֵ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(pə·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> </span><span class="str2">The face</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the earth.”</span><br /><span class="heb">הָאֲדָמָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’ă·ḏā·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_127.htm">Strong's 127: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ground, land</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/20-15.htm">1 Samuel 20:15 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_samuel/20-15.htm">1 Samuel 20:15 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_samuel/20-15.htm">1 Samuel 20:15 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/20-15.htm">1 Samuel 20:15 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/20-15.htm">1 Samuel 20:15 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/20-15.htm">1 Samuel 20:15 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/20-15.htm">1 Samuel 20:15 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/20-15.htm">1 Samuel 20:15 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/20-15.htm">1 Samuel 20:15 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_samuel/20-15.htm">1 Samuel 20:15 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_samuel/20-15.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 20:15 But also you shall not cut off (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/20-14.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 20:14"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 20:14" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/20-16.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 20:16"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 20:16" /></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>