John Gill's Exposition on 1 Samuel 20:12

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Exposition of the Old and New Testament
John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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And Jonathan said unto David, O Lord God of Israel, etc.] Or by the Lord God of Israel, I swear unto thee; for this is the form of the oath, as Jarchi and Kimchi observe: when I have sounded my father about tomorrow any time, [or] the third [day]; searched, inquired, and found out how his disposition is: and, behold, [if there be] good toward David; if he is well disposed to him, as may appear by speaking respectfully of him, or kindly inquiring after him, and by being satisfied with the account given him: and I then send not unto thee, and show it thee; then let the vengeance of God fall upon me in some remarkable manner or another, as follows; or “shall I not then send unto thee, and show it thee” f410? certainly I will; that is, I will send a messenger to thee to acquaint thee with it, who shall tell it, and cause thee to hear it, as from myself.

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