1 Samuel 18:3
Then Jonathan and David made a covenant, because he loved him as his own soul.
Context
This verse from 1 Samuel Chapter 18 connects to 7 cross-references. Jonathan loves David as his own soul and makes a covenant with him, giving him his robe and weapons. Saul gives David military command; women greet the returning army singing that Saul has killed thousands and David tens of thousands—arousing …
Other Translations
Then Jonathan and David made a covenant, because he loved him as his own soul.
And Jonathan maketh--also David--a covenant, because he loveth him as his own soul,
Then Jonathan and David made an agreement together, because of Jonathan's love for David.
Cross References
Therefore thou shalt deal kindly with thy servant; for thou hast brought thy servant into a covenant of the Lord …
And Jonathan caused David to swear again, because he loved him: for he loved him as he loved his own …
And Jonathan said to David, Go in peace, forasmuch as we have sworn both of us in the name of …
And they two made a covenant before the Lord: and David abode in the wood, and Jonathan went to his …
And David said, Is there yet any that is left of the house of Saul, that I may shew him …
And the king said, Is there not yet any of the house of Saul, that I may shew the kindness …
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