1Sa 20:17 | KingComments | STEP | Their love is emphasized again. Jonathan not only makes a covenant with David, but also with the house of David. He expects the offspring of David to have the same mercy as David himself. David also acts accordingly later ( ). David’s enemies, who might also hurt his children, he entrusts to the LORD’s dealings. The reason Jonathan desires their friendship to pass on to his descendants is because of his love for David. He loves David as he loves his own life, and he desires David to answer that love with an oath he loves Jonathan.

‏ 1 Samuel 20:17

The Covenant

Their love is emphasized again. Jonathan not only makes a covenant with David, but also with the house of David. He expects the offspring of David to have the same mercy as David himself. David also acts accordingly later (2Sam 9:3 ; 6-7). David’s enemies, who might also hurt his children, he entrusts to the LORD’s dealings.

The reason Jonathan desires their friendship to pass on to his descendants is because of his love for David. He loves David as he loves his own life, and he desires David to answer that love with an oath he loves Jonathan.