1 Samuel 20:16

16So Jonathan made a covenant with the house of David, saying, “May the Lord call David’s enemies to account.”

16So Jonathan made a covenant with the house of David, saying, “May the Lord demand it from the hands of David’s enemies.”

16So Jonathan made a covenant with the house of David, saying, “May the Lord require it at the hands of David’s enemies.”

16So Jonathan made a covenant with the 20:16 This covenant was binding not only on David and Jonathan, but also on their descendants.house of David. [20:16 This may have been the additional vow mentioned in v 17.He added,] “May 20:16 Jonathan was aligning himself with David against all of David’s enemies, including Saul.the Lord require it at the hands of David’s enemies. [that is, hold them accountable for any harm they inflict on David].”

16So Jonathan made a covenant with the house of David, saying, “May the Lord hold David’s enemies accountable.”

16So Jonathan made a covenant of friendship with David and his family. He said, “May the Lord hold David’s enemies responsible for what they’ve done.”