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
And it happened when he had finished speaking to Saul, the soul of Jonathan was joined with the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as he did his own soul.
1 Samuel 19:2
But Jonathan, Saul's son, loved David very much. And Jonathan told David, saying, My father Saul seeks to kill you. And now please be careful until morning, and stay in a secret place, and hide yourself.
1 Samuel 20:17
And Jonathan caused David to swear again, because he loved him. For he loved him as he loved his own soul.
1 Samuel 23:16
And Jonathan, Saul's son, arose and went to David into the woods, and strengthened his hand in God.
General references
Proverbs 17:17
A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for the time of trouble.