Bible Cross References
And they two made a covenant before the LORD: and David abode in the wood, and Jonathan went to his house.
1 Samuel 18:3
Jonathan swore eternal friendship with David because of his deep affection for him.
1 Samuel 20:12-17
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and Jonathan said to David, "May the LORD God of Israel be our witness! At this time tomorrow and on the following day I will question my father. If his attitude toward you is good, I will send you word.
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If he intends to harm you, may the LORD strike me dead if I don't let you know about it and get you safely away. May the LORD be with you as he was with my father!
14
And if I remain alive, please keep your sacred promise and be loyal to me; but if I die,
15
show the same kind of loyalty to my family forever. And when the LORD has completely destroyed all your enemies,
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may our promise to each other still be unbroken. If it is broken, the LORD will punish you."
17
Once again Jonathan made David promise to love him, for Jonathan loved David as much as he loved himself.
1 Samuel 20:42-17
2 Samuel 9:1
One day David asked, "Is there anyone left of Saul's family? If there is, I would like to show him kindness for Jonathan's sake."
2 Samuel 21:7
But because of the sacred promise that he and Jonathan had made to each other, David spared Jonathan's son Mephibosheth, the grandson of Saul.