2 Samuel 9:1 References

1 Then David said, "Is there yet anyone left of the house of Saul, athat I may show him kindness for Jonathan's sake?"

a 1 Samuel 20:14-17, 1 Samuel 20:42

1 Samuel 20

14 "If I am still alive, will you not show me the lovingkindness of the Lord, that I may not die?

15 "aYou shall not cut off your lovingkindness from my house forever, not even when the Lord cuts off every one of the enemies of David from the face of the earth."

16 So Jonathan made a covenant with the house of David, saying, "aMay the Lord require it at the hands of David's enemies."

17 Jonathan made David vow again because of his love for him, because ahe loved him as he loved his own life.

1 Samuel 20

42 Jonathan said to David, "aGo in safety, inasmuch as we have sworn to each other in the name of the Lord, saying, 'bThe Lord will be between me and you, and between my descendants and your descendants forever.'" Then he rose and departed, while Jonathan went into the city.