1 Samuel 23:18

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Both of them made a pledge in the Lord’s presence. David stayed in Horesh, and Jonathan went home.

Cross References

2 Samuel 21:7

But the king spared Mephibosheth, Jonathan’s son and Saul’s grandson, because of the oath in the Lord’s name between David and Jonathan, son of Saul.

2 Samuel 9:1

David asked, “Is there anyone left in Saul’s family to whom I can show kindness for Jonathan’s sake?”

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.

1 Samuel 20:42

“Go in peace!” Jonathan told David. “We have both taken an oath in the Lord’s name, saying, ‘The Lord will be ⌞a witness⌟ between me and you and between my descendants and your descendants forever.’ ” So David left, and Jonathan went into the city.

1 Samuel 20:8

Now, be kind to me. After all, you forced me into an agreement with the Lord. If I have committed any crime, kill me yourself. Why bother taking me to your father?”

1 Samuel 21:1

David went to the priest Ahimelech at Nob. Ahimelech was trembling as he went to meet David. “Why are you alone?” he asked David. “Why is no one with you?”