Parallel Verses

NET Bible

When David had finished talking with Saul, Jonathan and David became bound together in close friendship. Jonathan loved David as much as he did his own life.

New American Standard Bible

Now it came about when he had finished speaking to Saul, that the soul of Jonathan was knit to the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as himself.

King James Version

And it came to pass, when he had made an end of speaking unto Saul, that the soul of Jonathan was knit with the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul.

Holman Bible

When David had finished speaking with Saul, Jonathan committed himself to David, and loved him as much as he loved himself.

International Standard Version

When David finished speaking with Saul, Jonathan became a close friend to David, and Jonathan loved him as himself.

A Conservative Version

And it came to pass, when he had made an end of speaking to Saul, that the soul of Jonathan was knit with the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul.

American Standard Version

And it came to pass, when he had made an end of speaking unto Saul, that the soul of Jonathan was knit with the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul.

Amplified

When David had finished speaking to Saul, the soul of Jonathan was bonded to the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as himself.

Bible in Basic English

Now after David's talk with Saul was ended, the soul of Jonathan was joined with the soul of David, and David became as dear to him as his very life.

Darby Translation

And it came to pass, when he had ended speaking to Saul, that the soul of Jonathan was knit with the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul.

Julia Smith Translation

And it will be as he finished to speak to Saul, and the soul of Jonathan was bound with the soul of David, and Jonathan will love him as his soul.

King James 2000

And it came to pass, when he had finished speaking unto Saul, that the soul of Jonathan was knit with the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul.

Lexham Expanded Bible

{When} he finished speaking to Saul, the soul of Jonathan became attached to the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his [own] soul.

Modern King James verseion

And it happened when he had finished speaking to Saul, the soul of Jonathan was joined with the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as he did his own soul.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

And when he had made an end of speaking unto Saul, the soul of Jonathan was knit with the soul of David; insomuch that Jonathan loved him as his own soul.

New Heart English Bible

It happened, when he had made an end of speaking to Saul, that the soul of Jonathan was knit with the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul.

The Emphasized Bible

And it came to pass, when he had made an end of speaking unto Saul, that, the soul of Jonathan, was knit with, the soul of David, so that Jonathan loved him, as his own soul.

Webster

And it came to pass, when he had made an end of speaking to Saul, that the soul of Jonathan was knit with the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul.

World English Bible

It happened, when he had made an end of speaking to Saul, that the soul of Jonathan was knit with the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul.

Youngs Literal Translation

And it cometh to pass, when he finisheth to speak unto Saul, that the soul of Jonathan hath been bound to the soul of David, and Jonathan loveth him as his own soul.

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
And it came to pass, when he had made an end
כּלה 
Kalah 
Usage: 207

דּבר 
Dabar 
Usage: 1142

שׁאוּל 
Sha'uwl 
Usage: 406

that the soul
נפשׁ 
Nephesh 
Usage: 753

יהונתן 
Y@hownathan 
Usage: 111

קשׁר 
Qashar 
Usage: 44

with the soul
נפשׁ 
Nephesh 
Usage: 753

of David
דּויד דּוד 
David 
Usage: 1074

and Jonathan
יהונתן 
Y@hownathan 
Usage: 111

אהב אהב 
'ahab 
Usage: 212

References

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Morish

Context Readings

The Friendship Of David And Jonathan

1 When David had finished talking with Saul, Jonathan and David became bound together in close friendship. Jonathan loved David as much as he did his own life. 2 Saul retained David on that day and did not allow him to return to his father's house.

Cross References

2 Samuel 1:26

I grieve over you, my brother Jonathan! You were very dear to me. Your love was more special to me than the love of women.

Genesis 44:30

"So now, when I return to your servant my father, and the boy is not with us -- his very life is bound up in his son's life.

Deuteronomy 13:6

Suppose your own full brother, your son, your daughter, your beloved wife, or your closest friend should seduce you secretly and encourage you to go and serve other gods that neither you nor your ancestors have previously known,

1 Samuel 20:17

Jonathan once again took an oath with David, because he loved him. In fact Jonathan loved him as much as he did his own life.

1 Samuel 19:2

So Jonathan told David, "My father Saul is trying to kill you. So be careful tomorrow morning. Find a hiding place and stay in seclusion.

Judges 20:11

So all the men of Israel gathered together at the city as allies.

1 Samuel 14:1-14

Then one day Jonathan son of Saul said to his armor bearer, "Come on, let's go over to the Philistine garrison that is opposite us." But he did not let his father know.

1 Samuel 14:45

But the army said to Saul, "Should Jonathan, who won this great victory in Israel, die? May it never be! As surely as the Lord lives, not a single hair of his head will fall to the ground! For it is with the help of God that he has acted today." So the army rescued Jonathan from death.

1 Samuel 18:3

Jonathan made a covenant with David, for he loved him as much as he did his own life.

1 Chronicles 12:17

David went out to meet them and said, "If you come to me in peace and want to help me, then I will make an alliance with you. But if you come to betray me to my enemies when I have not harmed you, may the God of our ancestors take notice and judge!"

Psalm 86:11

O Lord, teach me how you want me to live! Then I will obey your commands. Make me wholeheartedly committed to you!

Proverbs 18:24

A person who has friends may be harmed by them, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

Colossians 2:2

My goal is that their hearts, having been knit together in love, may be encouraged, and that they may have all the riches that assurance brings in their understanding of the knowledge of the mystery of God, namely, Christ,

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