1 Samuel 20:17
King James Version (KJV)
And Jonathan caused David to swear again, because he loved him: for he loved him as he loved his own soul.
In context
15 But 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.
16 So Jonathan made a covenant with the house of David, saying, Let the LORD even require it at the hand of David’s enemies.
17 And Jonathan caused David to swear again, because he loved him: for he loved him as he loved his own soul.
18 Then Jonathan said to David, To morrow is the new moon: and thou shalt be missed, because thy seat will be empty.
19 And 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.
1 Samuel 20:17 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- And Jonathan caused David to swear again, because he loved him: for he loved him as he loved his own soul.
- WEB World English Bible
- Jonathan caused David to swear again, for the love that he had for him; for he loved him as he loved his own soul.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- And Jonathan had David reaffirm his vow out of love for him, for Jonathan loved David as he loved himself.
- ASV 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.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- and Jonathan addeth to cause David to swear, because he loveth him, for with the love of his own soul he hath loved him.
- DBY Darby Translation
- And Jonathan caused David to swear again, by the love he had for him, for he loved him as he loved his own soul.
- WBS Webster Bible
- And Jonathan caused David to swear again, because he loved him: for he loved him as he loved his own soul.