1 Samuel 20:16-18

GOD’S WORD Translation

¹⁶At that time, if Jonathan’s name ^[a] is cut off from David’s family, then may the Lord punish David’s house.” ^[b]

¹⁷Once again Jonathan swore an oath to David because of his love for David. He loved David as much as ⌞he loved⌟ himself. ¹⁸“Tomorrow is the New Moon Festival,” Jonathan told him, “and you will be missed when your seat is empty.

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Footnotes

20:16 Greek; Masoretic Text omits “name .”
20:16 Ancient scribal tradition; Masoretic Text “punish David’s enemies.” At times some scribes would alter the text when they thought it was disrespectful.