1 Samuel 20:16
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King James Version (modern wording)
So Jonathan made a covenant with the house of David, saying, Let the LORD even require it at the hand of David's enemies.
1 Samuel 20:16 (KJV)
American Standard Version
So Jonathan made a covenant with the house of David, saying, And Jehovah will require it at the hand of David’s enemies.
1 Samuel 20:16 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
So Jonathan made a covenant with the house of David, saying, “May the LORD hold David’s enemies accountable.”
1 Samuel 20:16 (BSB)
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What does 1 Samuel 20:16 say?
1 Samuel 20:16 in modern King James wording reads: "So Jonathan made a covenant with the house of David, saying, Let the LORD even require it at the hand of David's enemies."
Where is 1 Samuel 20:16 found in the Bible?
1 Samuel 20:16 is verse 16 of chapter 20 of the book of 1 Samuel, in the Old Testament. 1 Samuel has 31 chapters.
Which translations of 1 Samuel 20:16 can I read here?
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