¹⁶ So Jonathan made a covenant with the house of David, saying, “^(A)May the Lord require it at the hands of David’s enemies.” ¹⁷ Jonathan made David vow again because of his love for him, because ^(B)he loved him as he loved his own life.

²⁴ Gedaliah swore to them and their men and said to them, “Do not be afraid of the servants of the Chaldeans; live in the land and serve the king of Babylon, and it will be well with you.”