American Standard Version
"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. "
— 1 Samuel 20:17, American Standard Version
“And Jonathan caused David to swear again, because he loved him: for he loved him as he loved his own soul.”
“Jonathan caused David to swear again, for the love that he had to him; for he loved him as he loved his own soul.”
“Jonathan once again took an oath with David, because he loved him. In fact Jonathan loved him as much as he did his own life.”
“And Jonathan swore again to David, because he loved him: for he loved him as his own soul.”
“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.”
“And Jonathan caused David to swear again, because he loved him: for he loved him as he loved his own soul.”
And thou shalt not only while yet I live show me the lovingkindness of Jehovah, that I die not;
but also thou shalt not cut off thy kindness from my house for ever; no, not when Jehovah hath cut off the enemies of David every one from the face of the earth.
So Jonathan made a covenant with the house of David, saying, And Jehovah will require it at the hand of David’s enemies.
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.
Then Jonathan said unto him, To-morrow is the new moon: and thou wilt be missed, because thy seat will be empty.
And when thou hast stayed three days, 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.
And I will shoot three arrows on the side thereof, as though I shot at a mark.