Verse Comparison: 1 Samuel 23:18
American Standard Version
And they two made a covenant before Jehovah: and David abode in the wood, and Jonathan went to his house.
Amplified® Bible
And the two of them made a covenant before the Lord. And David remained in the wood [at Horesh], and Jonathan went to his house.
Contemporary English Version
They both promised the LORD that they would always be loyal to each other. Then Jonathan went home, but David stayed at Horesh.
Darby English Version
And they two made a covenant before Jehovah; and David abode in the wood, and Jonathan went to his house.
Good News Bible
The two of them made a sacred promise of friendship to each other. David stayed at Horesh, and Jonathan went home.
King James Version
And they two made a covenant before the LORD: and David abode in the wood, and Jonathan went to his house.
New American Standard Bible
So the two of them made a covenant before the LORD; and David stayed at Horesh while Jonathan went to his house.
New International Version
The two of them made a covenant before the LORD. Then Jonathan went home, but David remained at Horesh.
New King James Version
So the two of them made a covenant before the LORD. And David stayed in the woods, and Jonathan went to his own house.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
So the two of them made a covenant before the LORD; and David stayed at Horesh while Jonathan went to his house.
Revised Standard Version
And the two of them made a covenant before the LORD; David remained at Horesh, and Jonathan went home.
Young's Literal Translation
And they make a covenant both of them before Jehovah; and David abideth in the forest, and Jonathan hath gone to his house.