~ a covenant of the ~ 09_1SA_20_08  Therefore thou shalt deal kindly with thy servant; for thou hast brought thy servant into a covenant of the LORD with thee, notwithstanding, if there be in me iniquity, slay me thyself; for why shouldest thou bring me to thy father? #, 23_ISA_42_06  I  the LORD have called thee in righteousness, and will hold thine hand, and will keep thee, and give thee for a covenant of the people, for a light of the Gentiles; #, 23_ISA_49_08  Thus saith the LORD, In an acceptable time have I heard thee, and in a day of salvation have I helped thee, and I will preserve thee, and give thee for a covenant of the people, to establish the earth, to cause to inherit the desolate heritages; #,