1 Samuel 20:15

Verse

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.”

American Standard Version (1901)

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.

Bible in Basic English

And let not your mercy ever be cut off from my family, even when the Lord has sent destruction on all David's haters, cutting them off from the face of the earth.

Free Bible Version

and please don't ever remove your trustworthy love for my family, even when the Lord has removed every one of your enemies from the earth.”

King James (Authorized) Version

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.

Translation for Translators

But if I die, never stop being kind to my family, even after Yahweh has gotten rid of all your enemies all over the earth.”

Unlocked Literal Bible

Do not cut off your covenant faithfulness from my house forever—not even when Yahweh cuts off every one of the enemies of David from the face of the earth.”

Noah Webster Bible

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.

World English Bible

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.”

Young's Literal Translation

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.'

Context

Jonathan and David Renew Their Covenant

¹⁴And as long as I live, treat me with the LORD’s loving devotion, that I may not die,¹⁵and 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.”

Summary

In this verse, Jonathan reaffirms his covenant loyalty to David, expressing his commitment to support and protect him against the threats of King Saul. Jonathan's deep friendship with David is evident as he promises to never cut off his kindness from David's family, even if unforeseen circumstances arise. This verse showcases the sacrificial love and unwavering bond between Jonathan and David, illustrating the importance of loyalty and faithfulness in relationships. It also foreshadows the challenges and trials that David will face in his journey to becoming king, highlighting the significance of having a faithful companion like Jonathan by his side.

Commentary

John Gill
Tyndale

John Gill Bible Commentary

But also thou shalt not cut off thy kindness from my house for ever,.... His family should partake of it as well as himself: no, not when the Lord hath cut off the enemies of David, everyone from the face of the earth; Saul and his sons, and everyone that should oppose his settlement in the kingdom: Jonathan's meaning is, that the covenant between them should not be only between them personally, but include their posterity, as follows.

1 Samuel 20:15

Jonathan and David Renew Their Covenant

Scripture
Sermons
Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

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.”

American Standard Version (1901)

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.

Bible in Basic English

And let not your mercy ever be cut off from my family, even when the Lord has sent destruction on all David's haters, cutting them off from the face of the earth.

Free Bible Version

and please don't ever remove your trustworthy love for my family, even when the Lord has removed every one of your enemies from the earth.”

King James (Authorized) Version

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.

Translation for Translators

But if I die, never stop being kind to my family, even after Yahweh has gotten rid of all your enemies all over the earth.”

Unlocked Literal Bible

Do not cut off your covenant faithfulness from my house forever—not even when Yahweh cuts off every one of the enemies of David from the face of the earth.”

Noah Webster Bible

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.

World English Bible

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.”

Young's Literal Translation

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.'

1 Samuel 20:15

Verse

Context

Jonathan and David Renew Their Covenant

Summary

Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes

1 Samuel 20:15

Jonathan and David Renew Their Covenant

John Gill Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes