1 Samuel 20:17 - Printer Friendly

ESV: And Jonathan made David swear again by his love for him, for he loved him as he loved his own soul.

NIV: And Jonathan had David reaffirm his oath out of love for him, because he loved him as he loved himself.

NASB: And Jonathan made David vow again because of his love for him, because he loved him as he loved his own life.

CSB: Jonathan once again swore to David in his love for him, because he loved him as he loved himself.

NLT: And Jonathan made David reaffirm his vow of friendship again, for Jonathan loved David as he loved himself.

KJV: And Jonathan caused David to swear again, because he loved him: for he loved him as he loved his own soul.

NKJV: Now Jonathan again caused David to vow, because he loved him; for he loved him as he loved his own soul.

First Samuel introduces the key figures who led Israel after the era of the judges. The books of 1 and 2 Samuel were originally part of a single text, split in certain translations shortly before the birth of Christ. Some of the Bible’s most famous characters are depicted in this book. These including the prophet Samuel, Israel’s first king, Saul, her greatest king, David, and other famous names such as Goliath and Jonathan. By the end of this book, Saul has fallen; the book of 2 Samuel begins with David’s ascension to the throne.

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