Translations
Modern
And as long as I live, treat me with the LORD’s loving devotion, that I may not die,
Traditional
And thou shalt not only while yet I live shew me the kindness of the Lord, that I die not:
Literal
And not only while I still live, will you show me loving devotion of YHWH, that I may not die.
Latin
Et si vixero, facies mihi misericordiam Domini: si vero mortuus fuero,
Original
Hebrew
English
And as long as I live, treat me with the LORD’s loving devotion, that I may not die,
Notes
loving devotion: The Hebrew word ḥesed refers to loyal love and faithfulness to a covenant (see study note on 1 Samuel 20:8). Jonathan reminded David to keep his commitment to him when David became king. Jonathan’s concern was reasonable. In the ancient world, a new king might kill members of the former royal family to remove rivals to the throne. Saul later made a similar request of David (1 Samuel 24:21).
Theme notes and profiles
David Jeroboam I Jonathan Saul David's Response to Unfriendly Leaders
Events
Glossary
Altar Covenant David Kindness Samuel, Books of First and Second