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Contemporary English Version
1 Samuel 23:18
They both promised the Lord that they would always be loyal to each other. Then Jonathan went home, but David stayed at Horesh.
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Christian Standard Bible®
Then the two of them made a covenant in the Lord’s presence. Afterward, David remained in Horesh, while Jonathan went home.
Then the two of them made a covenant in the Lord’s presence. Afterward, David remained in Horesh, while Jonathan went home.
Hebrew Names Version
They two made a covenant before the LORD: and David abode in the wood, and Yonatan went to his house.
They two made a covenant before the LORD: and David abode in the wood, and Yonatan went to his house.
King James Version
And they two made a covenant before the Lord : and David abode in the wood, and Jonathan went to his house.
And they two made a covenant before the Lord : and David abode in the wood, and Jonathan went to his house.
Lexham English Bible
Then the two of them made a covenant before Yahweh. David remained at Horesh, and Jonathan went to his house.
Then the two of them made a covenant before Yahweh. David remained at Horesh, and Jonathan went to his house.
English Standard Version
And the two of them made a covenant before the Lord . David remained at Horesh, and Jonathan went home.
And the two of them made a covenant before the Lord . David remained at Horesh, and Jonathan went home.
New Century Version
The two of them made an agreement before the Lord . Then Jonathan went home, but David stayed at Horesh.
The two of them made an agreement before the Lord . Then Jonathan went home, but David stayed at Horesh.
New English Translation
When the two of them had made a covenant before the Lord , David stayed on at Horesh, but Jonathan went to his house.
When the two of them had made a covenant before the Lord , David stayed on at Horesh, but Jonathan went to his house.
Amplified Bible
So the two of them made a covenant before the LORD; and David stayed [in the woods] at Horesh and Jonathan went to his house.
So the two of them made a covenant before the LORD; and David stayed [in the woods] at Horesh and Jonathan went to his house.
New American Standard Bible
So the two of them made a covenant before the LORD; and David stayed at Horesh, while Jonathan went to his house.
So the two of them made a covenant before the LORD; and David stayed at Horesh, while Jonathan went to his house.
Geneva Bible (1587)
So they twaine made a couenant before ye Lorde: and Dauid did remaine in the wood: but Ionathan went to his house.
So they twaine made a couenant before ye Lorde: and Dauid did remaine in the wood: but Ionathan went to his house.
Legacy Standard Bible
So the two of them cut a covenant before Yahweh; and David stayed at Horesh while Jonathan went to his house.
So the two of them cut a covenant before Yahweh; and David stayed at Horesh while Jonathan went to his house.
Complete Jewish Bible
Then the two of them made a covenant in the presence of Adonai , after which David stayed at Horesh and Y'honatan returned home.
Then the two of them made a covenant in the presence of Adonai , after which David stayed at Horesh and Y'honatan returned home.
Darby Translation
And they two made a covenant before Jehovah; and David abode in the wood, and Jonathan went to his house.
And they two made a covenant before Jehovah; and David abode in the wood, and Jonathan went to his house.
Easy-to-Read Version
Jonathan and David both made an agreement before the Lord . Then Jonathan went home, and David stayed at Horesh.
Jonathan and David both made an agreement before the Lord . Then Jonathan went home, and David stayed at Horesh.
George Lamsa Translation
And they two made a covenant in the valley before the LORD (who sits upon the cherubim). And Jonathan went to his house.
And they two made a covenant in the valley before the LORD (who sits upon the cherubim). And Jonathan went to his house.
Good News Translation
The two of them made a sacred promise of friendship to each other. David stayed at Horesh, and Jonathan went home.
The two of them made a sacred promise of friendship to each other. David stayed at Horesh, and Jonathan went home.
Literal Translation
And they cut a covenant, both of them, before Jehovah. And David stayed in the forest, and Jonathan went to his house.
And they cut a covenant, both of them, before Jehovah. And David stayed in the forest, and Jonathan went to his house.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
And they made a couenaunt both together before the LORDE. And Dauid remayned in the wodd. As for Ionathas, he wente home agayne.
And they made a couenaunt both together before the LORDE. And Dauid remayned in the wodd. As for Ionathas, he wente home agayne.
American Standard Version
And they two made a covenant before Jehovah: and David abode in the wood, and Jonathan went to his house.
And they two made a covenant before Jehovah: and David abode in the wood, and Jonathan went to his house.
Bible in Basic English
And the two of them made an agreement before the Lord: and David went on living in Horesh, and Jonathan went back to his house.
And the two of them made an agreement before the Lord: and David went on living in Horesh, and Jonathan went back to his house.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And they made a bond both of them together before the Lorde: And Dauid taried still in the wood, and Ionathan went to his house.
And they made a bond both of them together before the Lorde: And Dauid taried still in the wood, and Ionathan went to his house.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
And they two made a covenant before the LORD; and David abode in the wood, and Jonathan went to his house.
And they two made a covenant before the LORD; and David abode in the wood, and Jonathan went to his house.
King James Version (1611)
And they two made a couenant before the Lord: and Dauid abode in the wood, and Ionathan went to his house.
And they two made a couenant before the Lord: and Dauid abode in the wood, and Ionathan went to his house.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
So they both made a covenant before the Lord; and David dwelt in Caene, and Jonathan went to his home.
So they both made a covenant before the Lord; and David dwelt in Caene, and Jonathan went to his home.
English Revised Version
And they two made a covenant before the LORD: and David abode in the wood, and Jonathan went to his house.
And they two made a covenant before the LORD: and David abode in the wood, and Jonathan went to his house.
Berean Standard Bible
So the two of them made a covenant before the LORD. And David remained in Horesh, while Jonathan went home.
So the two of them made a covenant before the LORD. And David remained in Horesh, while Jonathan went home.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
Therfor euer eithir smoot boond of pees bifor the Lord. And Dauid dwellide in the wode; forsothe Jonathas turnede ayen in to his hows.
Therfor euer eithir smoot boond of pees bifor the Lord. And Dauid dwellide in the wode; forsothe Jonathas turnede ayen in to his hows.
Young's Literal Translation
And they make a covenant both of them before Jehovah; and David abideth in the forest, and Jonathan hath gone to his house.
And they make a covenant both of them before Jehovah; and David abideth in the forest, and Jonathan hath gone to his house.
Update Bible Version
And they both made a covenant before Yahweh: and David abode in the forest, and Jonathan went to his house.
And they both made a covenant before Yahweh: and David abode in the forest, and Jonathan went to his house.
Webster's Bible Translation
And they two made a covenant before the LORD: and David abode in the wood, and Jonathan went to his house.
And they two made a covenant before the LORD: and David abode in the wood, and Jonathan went to his house.
World English Bible
They two made a covenant before Yahweh: and David abode in the wood, and Jonathan went to his house.
They two made a covenant before Yahweh: and David abode in the wood, and Jonathan went to his house.
New King James Version
So the two of them made a covenant before the LORD. And David stayed in the woods, and Jonathan went to his own house.
So the two of them made a covenant before the LORD. And David stayed in the woods, and Jonathan went to his own house.
New Living Translation
So the two of them renewed their solemn pact before the Lord . Then Jonathan returned home, while David stayed at Horesh.
So the two of them renewed their solemn pact before the Lord . Then Jonathan returned home, while David stayed at Horesh.
New Life Bible
So the two of them made an agreement before the Lord. And David stayed at Horesh, and Jonathan went home.
So the two of them made an agreement before the Lord. And David stayed at Horesh, and Jonathan went home.
New Revised Standard
Then the two of them made a covenant before the Lord ; David remained at Horesh, and Jonathan went home.
Then the two of them made a covenant before the Lord ; David remained at Horesh, and Jonathan went home.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
And they two solemnised a covenant before Yahweh, - and David remained in the thicket, but, Jonathan, departed to his own house.
And they two solemnised a covenant before Yahweh, - and David remained in the thicket, but, Jonathan, departed to his own house.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And they two made a covenant before the Lord: and David abode in the wood: but Jonathan returned to his house.
And they two made a covenant before the Lord: and David abode in the wood: but Jonathan returned to his house.
Revised Standard Version
And the two of them made a covenant before the LORD; David remained at Horesh, and Jonathan went home.
And the two of them made a covenant before the LORD; David remained at Horesh, and Jonathan went home.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
So the two of them made a covenant before the LORD; and David stayed at Horesh while Jonathan went to his house.
So the two of them made a covenant before the LORD; and David stayed at Horesh while Jonathan went to his house.
Contextual Overview
14 David stayed in hideouts in the hill country of Ziph Desert. Saul kept searching, but God never let Saul catch him. 15 One time, David was at Horesh in Ziph Desert. He was afraid because Saul had come to the area to kill him. 16 But Jonathan went to see David, and God helped him encourage David. 17 "Don't be afraid," Jonathan said. "My father Saul will never get his hands on you. In fact, you're going to be the next king of Israel, and I'll be your highest official. Even my father knows it's true." 18 They both promised the Lord that they would always be loyal to each other. Then Jonathan went home, but David stayed at Horesh.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
1 Samuel 18:3, 1 Samuel 20:12-17, 1 Samuel 20:42, 2 Samuel 9:1, 2 Samuel 21:7
Reciprocal: 1 Samuel 20:8 - thou hast 2 Samuel 5:3 - before 2 Kings 11:4 - made a covenant 1 Chronicles 11:3 - before Psalms 88:8 - put
Cross-References
Genesis 34:20
The two men met with the other leaders of their city and told them:
The two men met with the other leaders of their city and told them:
Ruth 4:1
In the meanwhile, Boaz had gone to the meeting place at the town gate and was sitting there when the other close relative came by. So Boaz invited him to come over and sit down, and he did.
In the meanwhile, Boaz had gone to the meeting place at the town gate and was sitting there when the other close relative came by. So Boaz invited him to come over and sit down, and he did.
Jeremiah 32:12
And while he, the witnesses, and all the other Jews sitting in the courtyard were still watching, I gave both copies to Baruch son of Neriah.
And while he, the witnesses, and all the other Jews sitting in the courtyard were still watching, I gave both copies to Baruch son of Neriah.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And they two made a covenant before the Lord,.... Renewed the covenant they had before made in the name and fear of God, and before him as a witness of it. Kimchi and Abarbinel interpret this phrase,
before the Lord, of the covenant being made before Abiathar, with the Urim and Thummim in his hand; and so Jerom p, before Gad the prophet, and Abiathar who wore the ephod:
and David abode in the wood; being a proper place for him for secrecy and safety:
and Jonathan went to his house; in Gibeah; and these two dear and cordial friends never saw one another more, as is highly probable.
p Trad. Heb. in lib. Reg. fol. 76. K.
