1 Samuel 20:17

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

Jonathan once again swore to David  in his love for him, because he loved him as he loved himself.

Cross References

Proverbs 18:24

One with many friends may be harmed, but there is a friend who stays closer than a brother.

1 Samuel 18:3

Jonathan made a covenant with David  because he loved him as much as himself.

1 Samuel 18:1

When David had finished speaking with Saul, Jonathan was bound to David in close friendship,  and loved him as much as he loved himself.

2 Samuel 1:26

I grieve for you, Jonathan, my brother. You were such a friend to me. Your love for me was more wondrous than the love of women.

Deuteronomy 13:6

‘If your brother, the son of your mother,  or your son or daughter, or the wife you embrace, or your closest friend secretly entices you, saying, “Let’s go and worship other gods” #– #which neither you nor your ancestors have known,

Jeremiah 40:9

Gedaliah son of Ahikam, son of Shaphan, swore an oath to them and their men, assuring them, ‘Don’t be afraid to serve the Chaldeans. Live in the land and serve the king of Babylon, and it will go well for you.

Proverbs 17:17

A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a difficult time.