1 Samuel 18:3

New Century Version

Jonathan made an agreement with David, because he loved David as much as himself.

Cross References

2 Samuel 21:7

But the king protected Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan, the son of Saul, because of the promise he had made to Jonathan in the Lord’s name.

Proverbs 18:24

Some friends may ruin you, but a real friend will be more loyal than a brother.

1 Samuel 19:1

Saul told his son Jonathan and all his servants to kill David, but Jonathan liked David very much.

1 Samuel 20:41

When the boy left, David came out from the south side of the rock. He bowed facedown on the ground before Jonathan three times. Then David and Jonathan kissed each other and cried together, but David cried the most.

1 Samuel 20:42

Jonathan said to David, “Go in peace. We have promised by the Lord that we will be friends. We said, ‘The Lord will be a witness between you and me, and between our descendants always.’ ” Then David left, and Jonathan went back to town.

1 Samuel 22:8

You have all made plans against me! No one tells me when my son makes an agreement with the son of Jesse! No one cares about me! No one tells me when my son has encouraged my servant to ambush me this very day!”

1 Samuel 23:18

The two of them made an agreement before the Lord. Then Jonathan went home, but David stayed at Horesh.