1 Samuel 23:18

Easy To Read Version

Jonathan and David both made an agreement before the Lord. Then Jonathan went home. And David stayed at Horesh.

Cross References

2 Samuel 21:7

But the king protected Jonathan’s son, Mephibosheth. Jonathan was Saul’s son, but David had made a promise in the Lord’s name to Jonathan. [121] So the king did not let them hurt Mephibosheth.

2 Samuel 9:1

David asked, “Is there any person still left in Saul’s family? I want to show kindness to this person. I want to do it for Jonathan.”

1 Samuel 18:1

As soon as David finished talking with Saul, Jonathan developed a strong bond with David. [164] Jonathan loved David as much as he loved himself.

1 Samuel 18:3

Jonathan and David made a special agreement because he loved him as much as he loved himself.

1 Samuel 20:42

Jonathan said to David, “Go in peace. We used the Lord’s name and promised to be friends. We said that the Lord will be the witness between us and our descendants [178] forever.”

1 Samuel 20:8

Jonathan, be kind to me. I am your servant. You have made an agreement with me before the Lord. If I am guilty, then you may kill me yourself! But don’t take me to your father.”

1 Samuel 21:1

Then David went away, and Jonathan went back to the town.