1 Samuel 20:42

“And Jonathan said to David, go in peace, etc.] In peace of mind, committing himself, his family, and affairs, to the providence of God, who would take care of him, and keep him in safety from the evil designs of Saul; and particularly he would have him be easy with respect to what had passed between them two, not doubting but it would be faithfully observed on both sides: forasmuch as we have sworn both of us in the name of the Lord: had made a covenant with each other by an oath, in the name and presence of God as a witness to it: saying, the Lord be between me and thee, and between my seed and thy seed for ever; as a witness of the agreement between them, including them and their…”

“Jonathan said to David, Go in peace--The interview being a stolen one, and every moment precious, it was kindness in Jonathan to hasten his friend's departure. Next: 1 Samuel Chapter 21”

“Jonathan went into the city - From which one may infer, what the after history also indicates, that Jonathan’s filial duty and patriotism prevented a complete rupture with his father. Jonathan’s conduct in this, as in everything, was most admirable. return to 'Top of Page' Footnotes: Copyright Statement These files are public domain. Bibliographical Information Barnes, Albert. "Commentary on 1 Samuel 20". "Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/bnb/1-samuel-20.html. 1870. StudyLight.org © 2001-2026 Powered by Lightspeed Technology”

“20:42 sworn loyalty to each other in the Lord’s name: See 18:3; 20:15-17; 23:16-18.”

“Go in peace: Sa1 20:22, Sa1 1:17; Num 6:26; Luk 7:50; Act 16:36 forasmuch as: or, the Lord be witness of that which, etc. Sa1 20:23 And he arose: Sa1 23:18; The separation of two such faithful friends was equally grievous to them both, but David's case was the more deplorable. for when Jonathan was returning to his family and friends, David was leaving all his comforts, even those of God's sanctuary, and therefore his grief exceeded Jonathan's; or, perhaps it was because his temper was more tender and his passions stronger. They referred each other to the covenant of friendship that was between them, both of them being comforted thereby in this very mournful separation - "We have sworn both…”