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1 Samuel 20:17
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And Jonathan caused David to swear again, because he loved him: for he loved him as he loved his own soul.
About 1 Samuel 20:17
In 1 Samuel, 1 Samuel 20:17 addresses the theme of Covenant Friendship in the Bible with clarity and depth. This Old Testament history text remains central to Christian understanding and devotional practice on this subject.
Related Verses
- 1 Samuel 18:3
“Then Jonathan and David made a covenant, because he loved him as his own soul.”
- 1 Samuel 20:42
“And Jonathan said to David, Go in peace, forasmuch as we have sworn both of us in the name of the Lord, saying, The Lord be between me and thee, and between my seed and thy seed for ever. And he arose and departed: and Jonathan went into the city. ”
- 1 Samuel 23:18
“And they two made a covenant before the Lord: and David abode in the wood, and Jonathan went to his house.”
- Proverbs 17:17
“A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.”
- 2 Samuel 1:26
“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.”
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How to Apply 1 Samuel 20:17
Use 1 Samuel 20:17 as a daily declaration. Speak it over your circumstances, inserting your name where relevant. Let its promise from 1 Samuel anchor your perspective as you navigate decisions related to on the theme of Covenant Friendship in the Bible, and share it with one person who might need it today.