1 Samuel 18:1-3
New King James Version
Saul Resents David
18 Now when he had finished speaking to Saul, (A)the [a]soul of Jonathan was knit to the soul of David, (B)and Jonathan loved him as his own soul. 2 Saul took him that day, (C)and would not let him go home to his father’s house anymore. 3 Then Jonathan and David made a (D)covenant, because he loved him as his own soul.
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- 1 Samuel 18:1 life of Jonathan was bound up with the life of
1 Samuel 18:1-3
New International Version
Saul’s Growing Fear of David
18 After David had finished talking with Saul, Jonathan(A) became one in spirit with David, and he loved(B) him as himself.(C) 2 From that day Saul kept David with him and did not let him return home to his family. 3 And Jonathan made a covenant(D) with David because he loved him as himself.
1 Samuel 20:17
New King James Version
17 Now Jonathan again caused David to vow, because he loved him; (A)for he loved him as he loved his own soul.
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1 Samuel 20:17
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17 And Jonathan had David reaffirm his oath(A) out of love for him, because he loved him as he loved himself.
1 Samuel 20:42
New King James Version
42 Then Jonathan said to David, (A)“Go in peace, since we have both sworn in the name of the Lord, saying, ‘May the Lord be between you and me, and between your descendants and my descendants, forever.’ ” So he arose and departed, and Jonathan went into the city.
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1 Samuel 20:42
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42 Jonathan said to David, “Go in peace,(A) for we have sworn friendship(B) with each other in the name of the Lord,(C) saying, ‘The Lord is witness(D) between you and me, and between your descendants and my descendants forever.(E)’” Then David left, and Jonathan went back to the town.[a]
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- 1 Samuel 20:42 In Hebrew texts this sentence (20:42b) is numbered 21:1.
2 Samuel 1:26
New King James Version
26 I am distressed for you, my brother Jonathan;
You have been very pleasant to me;
(A)Your love to me was wonderful,
Surpassing the love of women.
2 Samuel 1:26
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