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 finished speaking with Saul, Jonathan became a close friend to David, and Jonathan loved him as himself.
1 Samuel 19:2
So Jonathan told David, "My father Saul is trying to kill you. In the morning be careful and stay hidden in a secret place.
1 Samuel 20:17
Jonathan made David vow again out of his love for him, because he loved him as himself.
1 Samuel 23:16
Saul's son Jonathan got up and went to David at Horesh, and he encouraged him to trust in God.

General references

Proverbs 17:17
A friend loves at all times, and a brother is there for times of trouble.

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