1 Samuel 20:17

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

Jonathan loved David as himself, and because of this love, he asked David to repeat this agreement for himself.

Cross References

Proverbs 18:24

Some friends are fun to be with, but a true friend can be better than a brother.

1 Samuel 18:3

Jonathan loved David as much as himself, so they made a special agreement.

1 Samuel 18:1

Saul decided to take David with him. He would not let David go back home to his father. After David finished talking with Saul, Jonathan developed a strong friendship with David.

2 Samuel 1:26

Jonathan, my brother, I miss you! I enjoyed your friendship so much. Your love for me was wonderful, stronger than the love of women.

Deuteronomy 13:6

“Someone close to you might secretly persuade you to worship other gods. It might be your own brother, your son, your daughter, the wife you love, or your closest friend. They might say, ‘Let’s go and serve other gods.’ (These are gods that you and your ancestors never knew.

Jeremiah 40:9

Gedaliah son of Ahikam, son of Shaphan, made an oath to make the soldiers and their men feel more secure. This is what he said: “You soldiers, don’t be afraid to serve the Babylonian people. Settle down in the land and serve the king of Babylon. If you do this, things will go well for you.

Proverbs 17:17

A friend loves you all the time, but a brother was born to help in times of trouble.