Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
And Jonathan caused David to swear again, because he loved him: for he loved him as he loved his own soul.
Because he loved him
General references
Bible References
Because he loved him
1 Samuel 18:1
When David had finished speaking with Saul, Jonathan committed himself to David, and loved him as much as he loved himself.
Deuteronomy 13:6
“If your brother, the son of your mother, or your son or daughter, or the wife you embrace, or your closest friend secretly entices you, saying, ‘Let us go and worship other gods’—which neither you nor your fathers have known,
2 Samuel 1:26 I grieve for you, Jonathan, my brother.
You were such a friend to me.
Your love for me was more wonderful
than the love of women.
You were such a friend to me.
Your love for me was more wonderful
than the love of women.
Proverbs 18:24 A man with many friends may be harmed,
but there is a friend who stays closer than a brother.
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but there is a friend who stays closer than a brother.
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General references
1 Samuel 23:18
Then the two of them made a covenant in the Lord’s presence. Afterward, David remained in Horesh, while Jonathan went home.
Proverbs 17:17 A friend loves at all times,
and a brother is born for a difficult time.
and a brother is born for a difficult time.