1 Samuel 23:18

New Century Version

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

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.

2 Samuel 9:1

David asked, “Is anyone still left in Saul’s family? I want to show kindness to that person for Jonathan’s sake!”

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.

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 20:8

Jonathan, be loyal to me, your servant. You have made an agreement with me before the Lord. If I am guilty, you may kill me yourself! Why hand me over to your father?”

1 Samuel 21:1

David went to Nob to see Ahimelech the priest. Ahimelech shook with fear when he saw David, and he asked, “Why are you alone? Why is no one with you?”