1 Samuel 20:17

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Jonathan thought as much of David as he did of himself, so he asked David to promise once more that he would be a loyal friend.

Cross References

2 Samuel 1:26

Jonathan, I miss you most! I loved you like a brother. You were truly loyal to me, more faithful than a wife to her husband.

Proverbs 17:17

A friend is always a friend, and relatives are born to share our troubles.

Proverbs 18:24

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

Jeremiah 40:9

Gedaliah told them, “There's no need to be afraid of the Babylonians. Everything will be fine, if we live peacefully and obey King Nebuchadnezzar.

Deuteronomy 13:6

Someone else may say to you, “Let's worship other gods.” That person may be your best friend, your brother or sister, your son or daughter, or your own dear wife or husband. But you must not listen to people who say such things. Instead, you must stone them to death. You must be the first to throw the stones, then others from the community will finish the job. Don't show any pity. The gods worshipped by other nations have never done anything for you or your ancestors. People who ask you to worship other gods are trying to get you to stop worshipping the LORD, who rescued you from slavery in Egypt. So put to death anyone who asks you to worship another god.

1 Samuel 18:1

David and Saul finished talking, and soon David and Jonathan became best friends. Jonathan thought as much of David as he did of himself.

1 Samuel 18:3

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