2 Samuel 1:26


“I am distressed for you, my brother Jonathan;
You have been a good friend to me.
Your love toward me was more wonderful
Than the love of women.

1 Samuel 18:1-4

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

1 Samuel 19:2

So he told David, “Saul my father is seeking to kill you. Now then, please be on guard in the morning, and stay in a secret place and hide yourself.

1 Samuel 20:17

Jonathan made David vow again because of his love for him, for Jonathan loved him as himself.

1 Samuel 20:41

As soon as the boy was gone, David got up from the south side [beside the mound of stones] and fell on his face to the ground [in submission and respect], and bowed three times. Then they kissed one another and wept together, but David wept more.

1 Samuel 23:16

And Jonathan, Saul’s son, arose and went [into the woods] to David at Horesh, and encouraged him in God.

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Summary

I am distressed for thee, my brother Jonathan: very pleasant hast thou been unto me: thy love to me was wonderful, passing the love of women.

General references

Bible References

Thy love

1 Samuel 18:1
When David had finished speaking to Saul, the soul of Jonathan was bonded to the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as himself.
1 Samuel 19:2
So he told David, “Saul my father is seeking to kill you. Now then, please be on guard in the morning, and stay in a secret place and hide yourself.
1 Samuel 20:17
Jonathan made David vow again because of his love for him, for Jonathan loved him as himself.
1 Samuel 23:16
And Jonathan, Saul’s son, arose and went [into the woods] to David at Horesh, and encouraged him in God.

General references

Proverbs 17:17

A friend loves at all times,
And a brother is born for adversity.