1 Samuel 20:15

NET Bible® (New English Translation)

Don’t ever cut off your loyalty to my family, not even when the LORD has cut off every one of David’s enemies from the face of the earth

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Referenced Verses

  • 2 Sam 21:7 : 7 The king had mercy on Mephibosheth son of Jonathan, the son of Saul, in light of the LORD’s oath that had been taken between David and Jonathan son of Saul.
  • 1 Sam 24:21 : 21 So now swear to me in the LORD’s name that you will not kill my descendants after me or destroy my name from the house of my father.”
  • 2 Sam 9:1-7 : 1 David Finds Mephibosheth Then David asked,“Is anyone still left from the family of Saul, so that I may extend kindness to him for the sake of Jonathan?” 2 Now there was a servant from Saul’s house named Ziba, so he was summoned to David. The king asked him,“Are you Ziba?” He replied,“At your service.” 3 The king asked,“Is there not someone left from Saul’s family, that I may extend God’s kindness to him?” Ziba said to the king,“One of Jonathan’s sons is left; both of his feet are crippled.” 4 The king asked him,“Where is he?” Ziba told the king,“He is at the house of Makir son of Ammiel in Lo Debar.” 5 So King David had him brought from the house of Makir son of Ammiel in Lo Debar. 6 When Mephibosheth son of Jonathan, the son of Saul, came to David, he bowed low with his face toward the ground. David said,“Mephibosheth?” He replied,“Yes, at your service.” 7 David said to him,“Don’t be afraid, because I will certainly extend kindness to you for the sake of Jonathan your father. I will give back to you all the land that belonged to your grandfather Saul, and you will be a regular guest at my table.”

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  • 1 Sam 20:13-14
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    85%

    13But if my father intends to do you harm, may the LORD do all this and more to Jonathan, if I don’t let you know and send word to you so you can go safely on your way. May the LORD be with you, as he was with my father.

    14While I am still alive, extend to me the loyalty of the LORD, or else I will die!

  • 1 Sam 20:16
    82%

    16and called David’s enemies to account.” So Jonathan made a covenant with the house of David.

  • 1 Sam 24:21
    77%

    21So now swear to me in the LORD’s name that you will not kill my descendants after me or destroy my name from the house of my father.”

  • 2 Sam 7:15-16
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    15But my loyal love will not be removed from him as I removed it from Saul, whom I removed from before you.

    16Your house and your kingdom will stand before me permanently; your dynasty will be permanent.’”

  • 1 Sam 20:8-9
    2 verses
    76%

    8You must be loyal to your servant, for you have made a covenant with your servant in the LORD’s name. If I am guilty, you yourself kill me! Why bother taking me to your father?”

    9Jonathan said,“Far be it from you to suggest this! If I were at all aware that my father had decided to harm you, wouldn’t I tell you about it?”

  • 2 Sam 9:7
    75%

    7David said to him,“Don’t be afraid, because I will certainly extend kindness to you for the sake of Jonathan your father. I will give back to you all the land that belonged to your grandfather Saul, and you will be a regular guest at my table.”

  • 2 Sam 9:1
    75%

    1David Finds Mephibosheth Then David asked,“Is anyone still left from the family of Saul, so that I may extend kindness to him for the sake of Jonathan?”

  • 1 Sam 2:31-32
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    31In fact, days are coming when I will remove your strength and the strength of your father’s house. There will not be an old man in your house!

    32You will see trouble in my dwelling place! Israel will experience blessings, but there will not be an old man in your house for all time.

  • 1 Sam 20:31
    75%

    31For as long as this son of Jesse is alive on the earth, you and your kingdom will not be established. Now, send some men and bring him to me. For he is as good as dead!”

  • 1 Sam 20:42
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    42Jonathan said to David,“Go in peace, for the two of us have sworn together in the name of the LORD saying,‘The LORD will be between me and you and between my descendants and your descendants forever.’”

  • Ps 132:10-11
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    74%

    10For the sake of David, your servant, do not reject your chosen king!

    11The LORD made a reliable promise to David; he will not go back on his word. He said,“I will place one of your descendants on your throne.

  • 1 Sam 20:2-4
    3 verses
    73%

    2Jonathan said to him,“By no means are you going to die! My father does nothing large or small without making me aware of it. Why would my father hide this matter from me? It just won’t happen!”

    3Taking an oath, David again said,“Your father is very much aware of the fact that I have found favor with you, and he has thought,‘Don’t let Jonathan know about this, or he will be upset.’ But as surely as the LORD lives and you live, there is about one step between me and death!”

    4Jonathan replied to David,“Tell me what I can do for you.”

  • 1 Sam 24:18-19
    2 verses
    73%

    18You have explained today how you have treated me well. The LORD delivered me into your hand, but you did not kill me.

    19Now if a man finds his enemy, does he send him on his way in good shape? May the LORD repay you with good this day for what you have done to me.

  • 1 Kgs 2:4
    73%

    4and the LORD will fulfill his promise to me,‘If your descendants watch their step and live faithfully in my presence with all their heart and being, then,’ he promised,‘you will not fail to have a successor on the throne of Israel.’

  • 1 Sam 19:4
    73%

    4So Jonathan spoke on David’s behalf to his father Saul. He said to him,“The king should not sin against his servant David, for he has not sinned against you. On the contrary, his actions have been very beneficial for you.

  • 1 Sam 25:30
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    30The LORD will do for my lord everything that he promised you, and he will make you a leader over Israel.

  • 1 Sam 30:23
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    23But David said,“No! You shouldn’t do this, my brothers. Look at what the LORD has given us! He has protected us and has delivered into our hands the raiding party that came against us.

  • 2 Chr 21:7
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    7But the LORD was unwilling to destroy David’s dynasty because of the promise he had made to give David a perpetual dynasty.

  • 2 Chr 6:42
    72%

    42O LORD God, do not reject your chosen ones! Remember the faithful promises you made to your servant David!”

  • 1 Kgs 8:25
    72%

    25Now, O LORD, God of Israel, keep the promise you made to your servant, my father David, when you said,‘You will never fail to have a successor ruling before me on the throne of Israel, provided that your descendants watch their step and serve me as you have done.’

  • 1 Sam 25:28
    72%

    28Please forgive the sin of your servant, for the LORD will certainly establish a lasting dynasty for my lord, because my lord fights the battles of the LORD. May no evil be found in you all your days!

  • 2 Sam 2:6
    72%

    6Now may the LORD show you true kindness! I also will reward you, because you have done this deed.

  • 2 Sam 21:7
    72%

    7The king had mercy on Mephibosheth son of Jonathan, the son of Saul, in light of the LORD’s oath that had been taken between David and Jonathan son of Saul.

  • 1 Chr 17:14
    72%

    14I will put him in permanent charge of my house and my kingdom; his dynasty will be permanent.”’”

  • Ps 89:33
    72%

    33But I will not remove my loyal love from him, nor be unfaithful to my promise.

  • Jer 33:17
    72%

    17For I, the LORD, promise:“David will never lack a successor to occupy the throne over the nation of Israel.

  • Josh 2:12
    72%

    12So now, promise me this with an oath sworn in the LORD’s name. Because I have shown allegiance to you, show allegiance to my family. Give me a solemn pledge

  • 2 Chr 6:15-16
    2 verses
    72%

    15You have kept your word to your servant, my father David; this very day you have fulfilled what you promised.

    16Now, O LORD God of Israel, keep the promise you made to your servant, my father David, when you said,‘You will never fail to have a successor ruling before me on the throne of Israel, provided that your descendants watch their step and obey my law as you have done.’

  • 1 Sam 20:23
    72%

    23With regard to the matter that you and I discussed, the LORD is the witness between us forever!”

  • 1 Chr 17:8
    72%

    8I was with you wherever you went and I defeated all your enemies before you. Now I will make you as famous as the great men of the earth.

  • 1 Sam 23:17-18
    2 verses
    71%

    17He said to him,“Don’t be afraid! For the hand of my father Saul cannot find you. You will rule over Israel, and I will be your second in command. Even my father Saul realizes this.”

    18When the two of them had made a covenant before the LORD, David stayed on at Horesh, but Jonathan went to his house.

  • 1 Kgs 11:12
    71%

    12However, for your father David’s sake I will not do this while you are alive. I will tear it away from your son’s hand instead.

  • 1 Chr 17:23
    71%

    23So now, O LORD, may the promise you made about your servant and his family become a permanent reality! Do as you promised,

  • 1 Chr 17:10
    71%

    10and during the time when I appointed judges to lead my people Israel. I will subdue all your enemies.“‘“I declare to you that the LORD will build a dynastic house for you!

  • 1 Kgs 2:7
    71%

    7“Treat fairly the sons of Barzillai of Gilead and provide for their needs, because they helped me when I had to flee from your brother Absalom.

  • 1 Sam 26:9
    71%

    9But David said to Abishai,“Don’t kill him! Who can extend his hand against the LORD’s chosen one and remain guiltless?”

  • 1 Sam 26:23
    71%

    23The LORD rewards each man for his integrity and loyalty. Even though today the LORD delivered you into my hand, I was not willing to extend my hand against the LORD’s chosen one.

  • 2 Sam 7:25
    71%

    25So now, O LORD God, make this promise you have made about your servant and his family a permanent reality. Do as you promised,

  • 2 Kgs 8:19
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    19But the LORD was unwilling to destroy Judah. He preserved Judah for the sake of his servant David to whom he had promised a perpetual dynasty.

  • Ps 40:11
    71%

    11O LORD, you do not withhold your compassion from me. May your loyal love and faithfulness continually protect me!