And Jonathan said to David, Go in peace, forasmuch as we have sworn both of us in the name of the LORD, saying, The LORD be between me and thee, and between my seed and thy seed for ever. And he arose and departed: and Jonathan went into the city.
Jonathan said to David, 'Go in peace, because we have both made a promise in the Lord's name, saying, 'May the Lord watch over the friendship between you and me, and between our children and their children forever.' Then David got up and left, while Jonathan went back into the city.
Jonathan is sending his best friend David away safely, blessing their lifelong friendship and asking God to protect both their families forever.
📚 Historical Context
This is the final farewell between David and Jonathan, as David must flee from King Saul (Jonathan's father) who wants to kill him. Despite the political conflict that could have made them enemies, Jonathan chose loyalty to his friend over loyalty to his father's wishes. This moment marks the end of their close daily friendship, though their covenant of love would endure.
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