1 Samuel 23:18

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

Then the two of them made a covenant before the Lord; David remained at Horesh, and Jonathan went home.

Cross References

2 Samuel 21:7

But the king spared Mephibosheth, the son of Saul’s son Jonathan, because of the oath of the Lord that was between them, between David and Jonathan son of Saul.

2 Samuel 9:1

David asked, “Is there still anyone left of the house of Saul to whom I may show kindness for Jonathan’s sake?”

1 Samuel 18:1

When David had finished speaking to Saul, the soul of Jonathan was bound to the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul.

1 Samuel 18:3

Then Jonathan made a covenant with David because he loved him as his own soul.

1 Samuel 20:42

Then Jonathan said to David, “Go in peace, since both of us have sworn in the name of the Lord, saying, ‘The Lord shall be between me and you and between my descendants and your descendants forever.’ ” He got up and left, and Jonathan went into the city.

1 Samuel 20:8

Therefore deal kindly with your servant, for you have brought your servant into a sacred covenant with you. But if there is guilt in me, kill me yourself; why should you bring me to your father?”

1 Samuel 21:1

David came to Nob to the priest Ahimelech. Ahimelech came trembling to meet David and said to him, “Why are you alone and no one with you?”