Parallel Verses
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.
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.
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
May our promise to each other still be unbroken. If it is broken, Jehovah will punish you.
17 Jonathan made David vow again because of his love for him, because
Cross References
1 Samuel 18:1
David finished talking to Saul. Jonathan became David's closest friend. He loved David as much as he loved himself.
1 Samuel 18:3
Jonathan made a covenant with David. He loved him as himself.
Deuteronomy 13:6
If your brother, your mother's son, or your son or daughter, or the wife you cherish, or your very best friend tries to secretly entice you, saying: 'Let us go and serve other gods, gods neither you nor your fathers have known,
2 Samuel 1:26
I grieve for you, my brother Jonathan. You were dear to me! How wonderful was your love for me. It was better than the love of women.
Proverbs 18:24
A man with friends must be friendly! A friend sticks closer than a brother.