But also thou shalt not cut off thy kindness from my house for ever: no, not when the LORD hath cut off the enemies of David every one from the face of the earth.
And you must never stop showing kindness to my family forever, not even when the LORD has completely destroyed all of David's enemies from the earth.
David is asking Jonathan to promise that he'll continue to be kind to David's family even after David becomes victorious over all his enemies.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of 1 Samuel, David and Jonathan shared a profound covenant of friendship during a time when David was fleeing for his life from King Saul, Jonathan's father, who sought to kill him out of jealousy. Jonathan, aware that God had promised David the throne, made this request to ensure that his own family line would receive ongoing kindness from David even after God had eliminated David's enemies. This moment underscores the themes of loyalty and trust in God's promises amid the political instability of ancient Israel.
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