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.
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Bible References
Thy love
1 Samuel 18:1
As soon as he had finished speaking to Saul, the soul of Jonathan was knit to the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul.
1 Samuel 19:2
And Jonathan told David, "Saul my father seeks to kill you. Therefore be on your guard in the morning. Stay in a secret place and hide yourself.
1 Samuel 20:17
And Jonathan made David swear again by his love for him, for he loved him as he loved his own soul.
1 Samuel 23:16
And Jonathan, Saul's son, rose and went to David at Horesh, and strengthened his hand in God.
General references
Proverbs 17:17
A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.