2 Samuel 1:26

New Century Version

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.

Cross References

1 Samuel 20:17

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

1 Samuel 23:16

But Saul’s son Jonathan went to David at Horesh and strengthened his faith in God.

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 19:2

So he warned David, “My father Saul is looking for a chance to kill you. Watch out in the morning. Hide in a secret place.

2 Samuel 1:27

“How the mighty have fallen! The weapons of war are gone.”

Proverbs 18:24

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