1 Samuel 20:17

God's Word

Once again Jonathan swore an oath to David because of his love for David. He loved David as much as ⌞he loved⌟ himself.

Cross References

2 Samuel 1:26

I am heartbroken over you, my brother Jonathan. You were my great delight. Your love was more wonderful to me than the love of women.

Proverbs 17:17

A friend always loves, and a brother is born to share trouble.

Proverbs 18:24

Friends can destroy one another, but a loving friend can stick closer than family.

Jeremiah 40:9

Gedaliah, son of Ahikam and grandson of Shaphan, swore an oath to them and their men. He said, “Don’t be afraid to serve the Babylonians. Live in this country, serve the king of Babylon, and you will prosper.

Deuteronomy 13:6

Your own brother, son, or daughter, the wife you love, or your best friend may secretly tempt you, saying, “Let’s go worship other gods.” (Those gods may be gods that you and your ancestors never knew.

1 Samuel 18:1

David finished talking to Saul. After that, Jonathan became David’s closest friend. He loved David as much as ⌞he loved⌟ himself.

1 Samuel 18:3

So Jonathan made a pledge of mutual loyalty with David because he loved him as much as ⌞he loved⌟ himself.