Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
And they two made a covenant before the LORD: and David abode in the wood, and Jonathan went to his house.
General references
Bible References
General references
1 Samuel 18:3
Jonathan made a covenant with David because he loved him as he loved himself.
1 Samuel 20:12
Jonathan told David, "The LORD God of Israel is my witness that I'll carefully question my father by tomorrow or the next day. And if the response is favorable for David, will I not then send word to you and let you know?
2 Samuel 9:1
Later on, David asked, "Is there anyone left alive from Saul's household to whom I can show gracious love in memory of Jonathan?"
2 Samuel 21:7
So the king answered, "I will give them." The king exempted Mephibosheth, the son of Saul's son Jonathan, because of the promise to the LORD that existed between David and Saul's son Jonathan.