1 Samuel 20:8
“Therefore thou shalt deal kindly with thy servant; for thou hast brought thy servant into a covenant of the LORD with thee: notwithstanding, if there be in me iniquity, slay me thyself; for why shouldest thou bring me to thy father?”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Therefore thou shall deal kindly with thy servant,.... By informing him how his father's mind stood affected to him,…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
If there be in me iniquity - If thou seest that I am plotting either against the state, or the life of thy father, then…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Samuel 20:1-8
Here, I. David makes a representation to Jonathan of his present troubles. While Saul lay bound by his trance at Naioth…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
thou hast brought, &c. The initiative had been on Jonathan's side (1Sa 18:3). David calls their league of friendship "a…
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