Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
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 with Saul, Jonathan committed himself to David, and loved him as much as he loved himself.
1 Samuel 19:2
so he told him: “My father Saul intends to kill you. Be on your guard in the morning and hide in a secret place and stay there.
1 Samuel 20:17
Jonathan once again swore to David in his love for him, because he loved him as he loved himself.
1 Samuel 23:16
Then Saul’s son Jonathan came to David in Horesh and encouraged him in his faith in God,
General references
Proverbs 17:17 A friend loves at all times,
and a brother is born for a difficult time.
and a brother is born for a difficult time.