Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
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
General references
Bible References
Because he loved him
1 Samuel 18:1
Now it came about when he had finished speaking to Saul, that the soul of Jonathan was knit to the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as himself.
Deuteronomy 13:6
“If your brother, your mother’s son, or your son or daughter, or the wife you cherish, or your friend who is as your own soul, entice you secretly, saying, ‘Let us go and serve other gods’ (whom neither you nor your fathers have known,
2 Samuel 1:26 “I am distressed for you, my brother Jonathan;
You have been very pleasant to me.
Your love to me was more wonderful
Than the love of women.
You have been very pleasant to me.
Than the love of women.
Proverbs 18:24 A man of too many friends comes to ruin,
But there isa friend who sticks closer than a brother.
But there is
General references
1 Samuel 23:18
So the two of them made a covenant before the Lord; and David stayed at Horesh while Jonathan went to his house.
Proverbs 17:17 A friend loves at all times,
And a brother is born for adversity.
And a brother is born for adversity.