1 Samuel 18:3

Then Jonathan and David made a covenant, because he loved him as his own soul.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 18:3

BSB

Then Jonathan made a covenant with David because he loved him as himself.

AKJV

Then Jonathan and David made a covenant, because he loved him as his own soul.

CPDV

Then David and Jonathan formed a pact. For he loved him like his own soul.

ERV

Then Jonathan and David made a covenant, because he loved him as his own soul.

NHEB

Then Jonathan and David made a covenant, because he loved him as his own soul.

SMT

And Jonathan and David will cut out a covenant in his loving him as his soul.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Samuel 18:3

ThenJonathanH3083Proper Name MasculineandDavidH1732Proper Name Masculine madeH3772VerbacovenantH1285Noun FemininebecausehelovedH160Noun FemininehimashisownsoulH5315Noun Feminine

Commentary for 1 Samuel 18:3

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Overview of 1 Samuel 18:3

Summary

Jonathan and David establish a formal covenant

Place

Saul's palace

Event

Jonathan covenants with David

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC