Jonathan and David reaffirmed their covenant of friendship. Jonathan made a covenant: This refers to the agreement Jonathan sought from David in vv. 14, 15. Let the Lord require it: Jonathan prayed that the Lord would hold David accountable to the obligations of the covenant. Out of love for David, Jonathan again requested that David reaffirm his vow (18:1; 19:1). David and Jonathan were holding each other accountable.
Taken from NKJV Study Bible
“And Jonathan made a covenant with the house of David, saying, “May the Lord take vengeance on David’s enemies.” And Jonathan made David swear again by his love for him, for he loved him as he loved his own soul.”
1 Samuel 20:16-17
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