16 So Jonathan made acovenant with the house of David, saying,1 Sam. 24:21; 2 Sam. 9:1, 3, 7; 21:7"Let the Lord require it at the hand of David’s enemies."
17 Now Jonathan again caused David to vow, because he loved him; Deut. 23:21; 1 Sam. 25:22; 31:2; 2 Sam. 4:7; 21:8for he loved him as he loved his own soul.