2 Samuel 1:26

I grieve over you, my brother Jonathan! You were very dear to me. Your love was more special to me than the love of women.

1 Samuel 18:1-4

When David had finished talking with Saul, Jonathan and David became bound together in close friendship. Jonathan loved David as much as he did his own life.

1 Samuel 19:2

So Jonathan told David, "My father Saul is trying to kill you. So be careful tomorrow morning. Find a hiding place and stay in seclusion.

1 Samuel 20:17

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.

1 Samuel 20:41

When the servant had left, David got up from beside the mound, knelt with his face to the ground, and bowed three times. Then they kissed each other and they both wept, especially David.

1 Samuel 23:16

Then Jonathan son of Saul left and went to David at Horesh. He encouraged him through 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 talking with Saul, Jonathan and David became bound together in close friendship. Jonathan loved David as much as he did his own life.
1 Samuel 19:2
So Jonathan told David, "My father Saul is trying to kill you. So be careful tomorrow morning. Find a hiding place and stay in seclusion.
1 Samuel 20:17
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.
1 Samuel 23:16
Then Jonathan son of Saul left and went to David at Horesh. He encouraged him through God.

General references

Proverbs 17:17
A friend loves at all times, and a relative is born to help in adversity.

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