1 Samuel 23:18 Parallel Translations

NASB:

GWT:

Both of them made a pledge in the LORD's presence. David stayed in Horesh, and Jonathan went home.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

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

ASV:

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

BBE:

And the two of them made an agreement before the Lord: and David went on living in Horesh, and Jonathan went back to his house.

DBY:

And they two made a covenant before Jehovah; and David abode in the wood, and Jonathan went 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.

JPS:

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

WBS:

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

WEB:

They both made a covenant before Yahweh: and David stayed in the woods, and Jonathan went to his house.

YLT:

And they make a covenant both of them before Jehovah; and David abideth in the forest, and Jonathan hath gone to his house.

1 Samuel 23:18 Cross References

XREF:

1 Samuel 18:3 Then Jonathan made a covenant with David because he loved him as himself.

1 Samuel 20:12 Then Jonathan said to David, "The LORD, the God of Israel, be witness! When I have sounded out my father about this time tomorrow, or the third day, behold, if there is good feeling toward David, shall I not then send to you and make it known to you?

1 Samuel 20:42 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.

2 Samuel 9:1 Then David said, "Is there yet anyone left of the house of Saul, that I may show him kindness for Jonathan's sake?"

2 Samuel 21:7 But the king spared Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan the son of Saul, because of the oath of the LORD which was between them, between David and Saul's son Jonathan. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

WES:

23:18 Made a covenant - They then parted, and never came together again, that we find, in this world.

MHC:

23:14-18 David made no attempt against Saul; he kept God's way, waited God's time, and was content to secure himself in woods and wildernesses. Let it make us think the worse of this world, which often gives such bad treatment to its best men: let it make us long for that kingdom where goodness shall for ever be in glory, and holiness in honour. We find Jonathan comforting David. As a pious friend, he directed him to God, the Foundation of his comfort. As a self-denying friend, he takes pleasure in the prospect of David's advancement to the throne. As a constant friend, he renewed his friendship with him. Our covenant with God should be often renewed, and therein our communion with him kept up. If the converse of one friend, at one meeting, gives comfort and strengthens our hearts, what may not be expected from the continual supports and powerful love of the Saviour of sinners, the covenanted Friend of believers!

CONC:

Abideth Abode Agreement Covenant David Forest Home Horesh Jonathan Stayed Wood Woods

Abideth Abode Agreement Covenant David Home Horesh House Jonathan Wood

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