1 Samuel 20:17

Good News Translation

Once again Jonathan made David promise to love him, for Jonathan loved David as much as he loved himself.

Cross References

2 Samuel 1:26

“I grieve for you, my brother Jonathan; how dear you were to me! How wonderful was your love for me, better even than the love of women.

Proverbs 17:17

Friends always show their love. What are relatives for if not to share trouble?

Proverbs 18:24

Some friendships do not last, but some friends are more loyal than brothers.

Jeremiah 40:9

Gedaliah said to them, “I give you my word that there is no need for you to be afraid to surrender to the Babylonians. Settle in this land, serve the king of Babylonia, and all will go well with you.

Deuteronomy 13:6

“Even your brother or your son or your daughter or the wife you love or your closest friend may secretly encourage you to worship other gods, gods that you and your ancestors have never worshiped.

1 Samuel 18:1

Saul and David finished their conversation. After that, Saul's son Jonathan was deeply attracted to David and came to love him as much as he loved himself.

1 Samuel 18:3

Jonathan swore eternal friendship with David because of his deep affection for him.