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
And it cometh to pass, when he finisheth to speak unto Saul, that the soul of Jonathan hath been bound to the soul of David, and Jonathan loveth him as his own soul.
1 Samuel 19:2
and Jonathan son of Saul delighted exceedingly in David, and Jonathan declareth to David, saying, 'Saul my father is seeking to put thee to death, and, now, take heed, I pray thee, in the morning, and thou hast abode in a secret place, and been hidden,
1 Samuel 20:17
and Jonathan addeth to cause David to swear, because he loveth him, for with the love of his own soul he hath loved him.
1 Samuel 23:16
And Jonathan son of Saul riseth, and goeth unto David to the forest, and strengtheneth his hand in God,
General references
Proverbs 17:17
At all times is the friend loving, And a brother for adversity is born.