1 Samuel 20:15 kjva — 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…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"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."

— 1 Samuel 20:15, King James Version with Apocrypha

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1 Samuel 20 — Context

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And Jonathan said unto David, O Lord God of Israel, when I have sounded my father about to morrow any time, or the third day, and, behold, if there be good toward David, and I then send not unto thee, and shew it thee;

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The Lord do so and much more to Jonathan: but if it please my father to do thee evil, then I will shew it thee, and send thee away, that thou mayest go in peace: and the Lord be with thee, as he hath been with my father.

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And thou shalt not only while yet I live shew me the kindness of the Lord, that I die not:

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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.

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So Jonathan made a covenant with the house of David, saying, Let the Lord even require it at the hand of David’s enemies.

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And Jonathan caused David to swear again, because he loved him: for he loved him as he loved his own soul.

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Then Jonathan said to David, To morrow is the new moon: and thou shalt be missed, because thy seat will be empty.

1 Samuel 20:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 20:15 say?
1 Samuel 20:15 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “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.”
Where is 1 Samuel 20:15 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 20:15 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 20, verse 15.
Who wrote 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Samuel, Nathan, and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.
What is the book of 1 Samuel about?
1 Samuel marks Israel's transition from judges to kings. It traces the births and ministries of the prophet Samuel, the rise and tragic fall of Saul as Israel's first king, and the anointing of the shepherd boy David, whose faith makes him a man after God's own heart.
What are the major themes of 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel explores themes including Kingship, Prophet, Faith vs. Fear, God's Sovereign Choice, Anointing. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Samuel 20:15.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 20:15 in?
1 Samuel 20:15 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Samuel 20:15?
1 Samuel 20:15 reads (KJVA): “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.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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