1 Samuel 18:3

Contemporary English Version 1995

Jonathan liked David so much that they promised to always be loyal friends.

Cross References

1 Samuel 20:42

Jonathan said, “Take care of yourself. And remember, we each have asked the Lord to watch and make sure that we and our descendants keep our promise forever.” David left and Jonathan went back to town.

2 Samuel 21:7

David had made a promise to Jonathan with the Lord as his witness, so he spared Jonathan's son Mephibosheth, the grandson of Saul.

1 Samuel 23:18

They both promised the Lord that they would always be loyal to each other. Then Jonathan went home, but David stayed at Horesh.

1 Samuel 20:41

After the boy had gone, David got up from beside the mound and bowed very low three times. Then he and Jonathan kissed each other and cried, but David cried louder.

1 Samuel 22:8

But you're all plotting against me! Not one of you told me that my own son Jonathan had made an agreement with him. Not one of you cared enough to tell me that Jonathan had helped one of my officers rebel. Now that son of Jesse is trying to ambush me.

1 Samuel 19:1

One day, Saul told his son Jonathan and his officers to kill David. But Jonathan and David were best friends,

Proverbs 18:24

Some friends don't help, but a true friend is closer than your own family.