Parallel Verses
Bible in Basic English
And Jonathan again took an oath to David, because of his love for him: for David was as dear to him as his very soul.
New American Standard Bible
Jonathan made David vow again because of his love for him, because
King James Version
And Jonathan caused David to swear again, because he loved him: for he loved him as he loved his own soul.
Holman Bible
Jonathan once again swore to David
International Standard Version
Jonathan made David vow again out of his love for him, because he loved him as himself.
A Conservative Version
And Jonathan caused David to swear again, for the love that he had to him. For he loved him as he loved his own soul.
American Standard Version
And Jonathan caused David to swear again, for the love that he had to him; for he loved him as he loved his own soul.
Amplified
Jonathan made David vow again because of his love for him, for Jonathan loved him as himself.
Darby Translation
And Jonathan caused David to swear again, by the love he had for him, for he loved him as he loved his own soul.
Julia Smith Translation
And Jonathan will add to cause David to swear in his loving him; as loving his soul he loved him.
King James 2000
And Jonathan caused David to swear again, because he loved him: for he loved him as he loved his own soul.
Lexham Expanded Bible
And Jonathan again made David swear an oath, because he loved him; for with the love of his soul he loved him.
Modern King James verseion
And Jonathan caused David to swear again, because he loved him. For he loved him as he loved his own soul.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And with other words Jonathan adjured David, because he loved him. For as his own soul he loved him.
NET Bible
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.
New Heart English Bible
Jonathan caused David to swear again, for the love that he had to him; for he loved him as he loved his own soul.
The Emphasized Bible
And again Jonathan sware unto David, by his love to him, - for, as he loved his own soul, so loved he him.
Webster
And Jonathan caused David to swear again, because he loved him: for he loved him as he loved his own soul.
World English Bible
Jonathan caused David to swear again, for the love that he had to him; for he loved him as he loved his own soul.
Youngs Literal Translation
and Jonathan addeth to cause David to swear, because he loveth him, for with the love of his own soul he hath loved him.
Themes
Alliances » Ratification of » By oaths
Friendship » General references to » Jonathan
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Oath » Jonathan and david confirm a covenant by
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Word Count of 20 Translations in 1 Samuel 20:17
Verse Info
Context Readings
Jonathan Supports David Over Saul
16 And if it comes about that the name of Jonathan is cut off from the family of David, the Lord will make David responsible. 17 And Jonathan again took an oath to David, because of his love for him: for David was as dear to him as his very soul. 18 Then Jonathan said to him, Tomorrow is the new moon: and it will be seen that you are not present, for there will be no one in your seat.
Cross References
1 Samuel 18:1
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.
1 Samuel 18:3
Then Jonathan and David made an agreement together, because of Jonathan's love for David.
Deuteronomy 13:6
If your brother, the son of your mother, or your son or your daughter or the wife of your heart, or the friend who is as dear to you as your life, working on you secretly says to you, Let us go and give worship to other gods, strange to you and to your fathers;
2 Samuel 1:26
I am full of grief for you, my brother Jonathan: very dear have you been to me: your love for me was a wonder, greater than the love of women.
Proverbs 18:24
There are friends who may be a man's destruction, but there is a lover who keeps nearer than a brother.