1 Samuel 20:16 DBY

¹⁴  And thou shalt not only while yet I live shew me the kindness of Jehovah, that I die not,

¹⁵  but thou shalt not cut off thy kindness from my house for ever, no, not when Jehovah cuts off the enemies of David, every one from the face of the earth.

¹⁶  And Jonathan made [a covenant] with the house of David, [saying,] Let Jehovah even require [it] at the hand of David's enemies!

¹⁷  And Jonathan caused David to swear again, by the love he had for him, for he loved him as he loved his own soul.

¹⁸  And Jonathan said to him, To-morrow is the new moon; and thou wilt be missed, for thy seat will be empty;