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.

General references

Bible References

Thy love

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.
1 Samuel 19:2
So Jonathan told David saying, “Saul my father is seeking to put you to death. Now therefore, please be on guard in the morning, and stay in a secret place and hide yourself.
1 Samuel 20:17
Jonathan made David vow again because of his love for him, because he loved him as he loved his own life.
1 Samuel 23:16
And Jonathan, Saul’s son, arose and went to David at Horesh, and encouraged him in God.

General references

Proverbs 17:17
A friend loves at all times,
And a brother is born for adversity.