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.

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