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.

King James Version
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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 20:17

BSB
And Jonathan had David reaffirm his vow out of love for him, for Jonathan loved David as he loved himself.
AKJV
And Jonathan caused David to swear again, because he loved him: for he loved him as he loved his own soul.
CPDV
And Jonathan continued to swear to David, because he loved him. For he loved him like his own soul.
ERV
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.
NHEB
And Jonathan swore to David again, because he loved him, for he loved him as he loved his own soul.
SMT
And Jonathan will add to cause David to swear in his loving him; as loving his soul he loved him.

Commentary for 1 Samuel 20:17

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Overview of 1 Samuel 20:17
Summary
Jonathan loves David as his own self
Place
Field
Event
Jonathan reaffirms profound love
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Narrative