1 Samuel 20:17

Modern English Version

Jonathan made David swear again, because he loved him, and he loved him as he loved his own soul.

Cross References

2 Samuel 1:26

I am distressed for you, my brother Jonathan; you were very dear to me; your love was more remarkable than the love of women.

Proverbs 17:17

A friend loves at all times, but a brother is born for adversity.

Proverbs 18:24

A man of many friends may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

Jeremiah 40:9

Then Gedaliah the son of Ahikam, the son of Shaphan swore to them and to their men, saying, “Do not be afraid to serve the Chaldeans. Dwell in the land and serve the king of Babylon, and it will be well with you.

Deuteronomy 13:6

If your brother, the son of your mother, or your son, or your daughter, or your beloved wife, or your friend, who is as your own soul, entices you secretly, saying, “Let us go and serve other gods,” which you have not known, neither you nor your fathers,

1 Samuel 18:1

When he had finished speaking to Saul, the soul of Jonathan was bound to the soul of David, so that Jonathan loved him as his own soul.

1 Samuel 18:3

Then Jonathan and David made a covenant because he loved him as his own soul.