1 Samuel 20:3

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Summary

And David sware moreover, and said, Thy father certainly knoweth that I have found grace in thine eyes; and he saith, Let not Jonathan know this, lest he be grieved: but truly as the LORD liveth, and as thy soul liveth, there is but a step between me and death.

But truly

But a step

2 Corinthians 1:9

General references

Psalm 118:13

Bible References

But truly

Now, your majesty, as the LORD lives and as you live, the LORD has kept you from shedding blood and from delivering yourself by your own actions. Now, may your enemies and those seeking to do evil to your majesty be like Nabal.

David told himself, "One of these days I'll perish by Saul's hand. There is nothing better for me to do than to escape to Philistine territory. Saul will give up searching for me anymore within the borders of Israel, so I'll escape from him."

"As the LORD lives," Ittai answered in reply, "and as your majesty the king lives, wherever your majesty my king may be whether living or dying that's where your servant will be!"

Elijah instructed Elisha, "Remain here on this side, please, because the LORD is sending me as far as Bethel." But Elisha replied, "As the LORD lives, I'm not going to leave you while you're still alive!" So they both went on to Bethel.

But a step

You'll cling to life, being fearful by both night and day, with no assurance of survival.

The ropes of death were wound around me and the anguish of Sheol came upon me; I encountered distress and sorrow.

And why in fact are we being endangered every hour?

In fact, we felt that we had received a death sentence so we would not rely on ourselves but on God, who raises the dead.

General references

Indeed, you oppressed me so much that I nearly fell, but the LORD helped me.