1 Samuel 20:17
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| Overview - 1 Samuel 20 | |
| 1 | David consults with Jonathan for his safety. |
| 11 | Jonathan and David renew their covenant by oath. |
| 18 | Jonathan's token to David. |
| 24 | Saul, missing David, seeks to kill Jonathan. |
| 35 | Jonathan affectionately takes his leave of David. |
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1 Samuel 20:17 (King James Version)
And Jonathan caused David to swear again, because he loved him: for he loved him as he loved his own soul.
- because he loved him
- or, by his love toward him. for he
- loved.
- 1 Samuel 18:1 1 Samuel 18:3 Deuteronomy 13:6 ; 2 Samuel 1:26 ; Proverbs 18:24