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1 Samuel 23:18
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And they two made a covenant before the Lord: and David abode in the wood, and Jonathan went to his house.
About 1 Samuel 23:18
Few verses address Covenant Friendship in the Bible as directly as 1 Samuel 23:18. This Old Testament passage from the history of 1 Samuel has become a cornerstone of biblical teaching on the subject, treasured for its precision and pastoral warmth.
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. ”
- Proverbs 17:17
“A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.”
- 1 Samuel 20:17
“And Jonathan caused David to swear again, because he loved him: for he loved him as he loved his own soul.”
- 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 23:18
Pray through 1 Samuel 23:18 slowly, pausing at each phrase. Journal what God highlights regarding on the theme of Covenant Friendship in the Bible. Commit to one concrete application over the next seven days, and revisit your notes at the end of the week to see how your perspective has shifted through the lens of this passage.