Matthew Poole and continuators on 1 Samuel 20:17
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1 Samuel20:17
17 And Jonathan caused David to swear again , because he loved him : for he loved him as he loved his own soul.
Heb. And Jonathan added or proceeded to make David Swear, i. e. Having himself Sworn to David, or Adjured David, in the foregoing Verse, he here requires David's Oath to him, by way of restipulation or Confirmation.
Because he had a true Friendship for David, he desired that the Covenant might be inviolably observed through all their Generations.
Marginal references: Or, by his love towards him.
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