1 Samuel 18:3

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

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

Cross References

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.

Proverbs 18:24

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

1 Samuel 19:1

One day, Saul told his son Jonathan and his officers to kill David. But Jonathan liked David a lot,

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 20:42

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

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 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.