1 Samuel 20:17
And Jonathan caused David to swear again, because he loved him: for he loved him as he loved his own soul.In other versions
And Jonathan caused David to swear again, for the love that he had to him; for he loved him as he loved his own soul.
ASV
And Jonathan again took an oath to David, because of his love for him: for David was as dear to him as his very soul.
BBE
And Jonathan caused David to swear again, by the love he had for him, for he loved him as he loved his own soul.
DBY
Jonathan caused David to swear again, for the love that he had to him; for he loved him as he loved his own soul.
WEB
and Jonathan addeth to cause David to swear, because he loveth him, for with the love of his own soul he hath loved him.
YLT
And Jonathan caused David to swear again, because he loved him: for he loved him as he loved his own soul.
ENG
And Jonathan caused David to swear again, because he loved him: for he loved him as he loved his own soul.
WBT
And Jonathan had David reaffirm his vow out of love for him, for Jonathan loved David as he loved himself.
BSB
In context
15But also thou shalt not cut off thy kindness from my house for ever: no, not when the LORD hath cut off the enemies of David every one from the face of the earth.
16So Jonathan made a covenant with the house of David, saying, Let the LORD even require it at the hand of David's enemies.
17And Jonathan caused David to swear again, because he loved him: for he loved him as he loved his own soul.
18Then Jonathan said to David, To morrow is the new moon: and thou shalt be missed, because thy seat will be empty.
19And when thou hast stayed three days, then thou shalt go down quickly, and come to the place where thou didst hide thyself when the business was in hand, and shalt remain by the stone Ezel.
Cross-references
People in this verse
- David
- Jonathan