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