ESV Reformation Study Bible – 1 Sam 20:13
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1 Sam 20:13

20:13 the Lord be with you, as he has been with my father. This single reference to the Lord as being “with Saul” should be understood as referring to the kingship. Recognizing that David is now God’s chosen king (18:4 note; 23:17 and note), Jonathan gives him allegiance over and above his allegiance to his own father (v. 16).