1 Samuel 18:3

New Living Translation

And Jonathan made a solemn pact with David, because he loved him as he loved himself.

Cross References

2 Samuel 21:7

The king spared Jonathan’s son Mephibosheth, who was Saul’s grandson, because of the oath David and Jonathan had sworn before the Lord.

Proverbs 18:24

There are “friends” who destroy each other, but a real friend sticks closer than a brother.

1 Samuel 19:1

Saul now urged his servants and his son Jonathan to assassinate David. But Jonathan, because of his strong affection for David,

1 Samuel 20:41

As soon as the boy was gone, David came out from where he had been hiding near the stone pile. Then David bowed three times to Jonathan with his face to the ground. Both of them were in tears as they embraced each other and said good-bye, especially David.

1 Samuel 20:42

At last Jonathan said to David, “Go in peace, for we have sworn loyalty to each other in the Lord’s name. The Lord is the witness of a bond between us and our children forever.” Then David left, and Jonathan returned to the town.

1 Samuel 22:8

Is that why you have conspired against me? For not one of you told me when my own son made a solemn pact with the son of Jesse. You’re not even sorry for me. Think of it! My own son—encouraging him to kill me, as he is trying to do this very day!”

1 Samuel 23:18

So the two of them renewed their solemn pact before the Lord. Then Jonathan returned home, while David stayed at Horesh.