1 Samuel 20:16

16 So Jonathan made a covenant with David and his family. He said, "May the LORD make David's enemies accountable for what they've done."

1 Samuel 20:16 Meaning and Commentary

1 Samuel 20:16

So Jonathan made [a covenant] with the house of David
Not with David himself only, which was now renewed, but with his family also:

[saying], let the Lord even require [it] at the hand of David's
enemies;
take vengeance on Jonathan, or on any of his posterity, should they break this covenant, by showing themselves enemies to David, and his crown; and, on the other hand, also on David, and his posterity, should they not show kindness to Jonathan and his seed, according to the tenor of this covenant.

1 Samuel 20:16 In-Context

14 "But always be kind to me, just as the LORD is. Be kind to me as long as I live. Then I won't be killed.

15 And never stop being kind to my family. Don't stop even when the LORD has cut off every one of your enemies from the face of the earth."

16 So Jonathan made a covenant with David and his family. He said, "May the LORD make David's enemies accountable for what they've done."

17 Jonathan had David take an oath again because he loved him. In fact, Jonathan loved David just as he loved himself.

18 Then Jonathan said to David, "Tomorrow is the time for the New Moon Feast. You will be missed, because your seat at the table will be empty.