1 Samuel 20:17

New Century Version

And Jonathan asked David to repeat his promise of love for him, because he loved David as much as he loved himself.

Cross References

2 Samuel 1:26

I cry for you, my brother Jonathan. I enjoyed your friendship so much. Your love to me was wonderful, better than the love of women.

Proverbs 17:17

A friend loves you all the time, and a brother helps in time of trouble.

Proverbs 18:24

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

Jeremiah 40:9

Gedaliah son of Ahikam, the son of Shaphan, made a promise to them, saying, “Do not be afraid to serve the Babylonians. Stay in the land and serve the king of Babylon. Then everything will go well for you.

Deuteronomy 13:6

Someone might try to lead you to serve other gods—it might be your brother, your son or daughter, the wife you love, or a close friend. The person might say, “Let’s go and worship other gods.” (These are gods that neither you nor your ancestors have known,

1 Samuel 18:1

When David finished talking with Saul, Jonathan felt very close to David. He loved David as much as he loved himself.

1 Samuel 18:3

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