1 Samuel 23:18

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

Then the two of them made a covenant in the Lord’s presence.  Afterwards, David remained in Horesh, while Jonathan went home.

Cross References

2 Samuel 21:7

David spared Mephibosheth, the son of Saul’s son Jonathan, because of the oath of the Lord that was between David and Jonathan, Saul’s son.

1 Samuel 20:42

Jonathan then said to David, ‘Go in the assurance the two of us pledged in the name of the Lord when we said, “The Lord will be a witness between you and me and between my offspring and your offspring for ever.” ’  Then David left, and Jonathan went into the city.

1 Samuel 18:3

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

2 Samuel 9:1

David asked, ‘Is there anyone remaining from the family of Saul I can show kindness  to for Jonathan’s sake? ’

1 Samuel 20:8

Deal kindly with  your servant, for you have brought me into a covenant with you before the Lord.  If I have done anything wrong,  then kill me yourself; why take me to your father? ’

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.

1 Samuel 21:1

David went to the priest Ahimelech  at Nob.  Ahimelech was afraid to meet David, so he said to him, ‘Why are you alone and no one is with you? ’