Verse 17

Jonathan once again took an oath with David, because he loved him. In fact Jonathan loved him as much as he did his own life.

Referenced Verses

• 1 Sam 18:1 : 1 Saul Comes to Fear David When David had finished talking with Saul, Jonathan and David became bound together in close friendship. Jonathan loved David as much as he did his own life.
• 1 Sam 18:3 : 3 Jonathan made a covenant with David, for he loved him as much as he did his own life.
• 2 Sam 1:26 : 26 I grieve over you, my brother Jonathan! You were very dear to me. Your love was more special to me than the love of women.
• Prov 18:24 : 24 There are companions who harm one another, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.
• Deut 13:6 : 6 False Prophets in the Family Suppose your own full brother, your son, your daughter, your beloved wife, or your closest friend should seduce you secretly and encourage you to go and serve other gods that neither you nor your ancestors have previously known,