2 Samuel 1:26

New International Reader's Version

My brother Jonathan, I’m filled with sadness because of you. You were very special to me. Your love for me was wonderful. It was more wonderful than the love of women.

Cross References

2 Samuel 1:27

“Israel’s mighty men have fallen. Their weapons of war are broken.”

Proverbs 18:24

A person with unfaithful friends soon comes to ruin. But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

1 Samuel 19:2

So Jonathan warned him, “My father Saul is looking for a chance to kill you. Be very careful tomorrow morning. Find a place to hide and stay there.

1 Samuel 20:17

Jonathan had David promise his friendship again because he loved him. In fact, Jonathan loved David just as he loved himself.

1 Samuel 20:41

After the boy had gone, David got up from the south side of the stone. He bowed down in front of Jonathan with his face to the ground. He did it three times. Then they kissed each other and cried. But David cried more than Jonathan did.

1 Samuel 23:16

Saul’s son Jonathan went to David at Horesh. He told David that God would make him strong.