1Sam.18.1

1 Samuel 18:1

KJV

And it came to pass, when he had made an end of speaking unto Saul, that the soul of Jonathan was knit with the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul.

Jonathan Befriends David

Jonathan and David

Cross References

Genesis 44:30

KJV

Now therefore when I come to thy servant my father, and the lad be not with us; seeing that his life is bound up in the lad’s life;

Judah Pleads for Benjamin

The Brothers Are Brought Back

Deuteronomy 13:6

KJV

¶ If thy brother, the son of thy mother, or thy son, or thy daughter, or the wife of thy bosom, or thy friend, which is as thine own soul, entice thee secretly, saying, Let us go and serve other gods, which thou hast not known, thou, nor thy fathers;

Idolaters to Be Put to Death

Shun Idolatry

1 Samuel 19:1

KJV

And Saul spake to Jonathan his son, and to all his servants, that they should kill David.

Saul Tries to Kill David

1 Samuel 20:17

KJV

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

Jonathan and David Renew Their Covenant

David and Jonathan Covenant

2 Samuel 1:26

KJV

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.