OLD TESTAMENT

1 Samuel 20:42

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Jonathan said to David, “Go in peace, because we have both sworn in the LORD’s name, saying, ‘The LORD is between me and you, and between my offspring and your offspring, forever.’” He arose and departed; and Jonathan went into the city.

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Verse 42. Stand. This is not expressed in the text, which is left imperfect, ( Bible.) to denote the anguish of the parting friends, ( Menochius.) very beautifully. Salien.—David did not exactly comply with this covenant, and his grandson lost half the kingdom. 2 Kennicott. 19. Tirinus.

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