Parallel Verses New International Version After David had finished talking with Saul, Jonathan became one in spirit with David, and he loved him as himself. King James Bible And it came to pass, when he had made an end of speaking unto Saul, that the soul of Jonathan was knit with the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul. Darby Bible Translation And it came to pass, when he had ended speaking to Saul, that the soul of Jonathan was knit with the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul. World English Bible It happened, when he had made an end of speaking to Saul, that the soul of Jonathan was knit with the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul. Young's Literal Translation And it cometh to pass, when he finisheth to speak unto Saul, that the soul of Jonathan hath been bound to the soul of David, and Jonathan loveth him as his own soul. 1 Samuel 18:1 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleWhen he had made an end of speaking - These first five verses are omitted by the Septuagint. See the notes on the preceding chapter, 1 Samuel 17 (note). Jonathan loved him as his own soul - The most intimate friendship subsisted between them; and they loved each other with pure hearts fervently. No love was lost between them; each was worthy of the other. They had a friendship which could not be affected with changes or chances, and which exemplified all that the ancients have said on the subject; Την φιλιαν ισοτητα ειναι, και μιαν ψυχην, τον φιλον ἑτερον αυτον; "Friendship produces an entire sameness; it is one soul in two bodies: a friend is another self." Treasury of Scripture Knowledge the soul of Jonathan The modesty, piety, and courage of David were so congenial to the character of the amiable Jonathan, they attracted his most cordial esteem and affection; so that the most intimate friend- ship subsisted between them from that time, and they loved each other with pure hearts fervently. Their friendship could not be affected by the common vicissitudes of life; and it exemplifies by fact what the ancients have written on the subject; (), `Friendship is an entire sameness, and one soul: a friend is another self.' Judges 20:11 So all the men of Israel were gathered against the city, knit together as one man. Psalm 86:11 Teach me your way, O LORD; I will walk in your truth: unite my heart to fear your name. loved him 2 Samuel 19:2 And the victory that day was turned into mourning to all the people... Library A Soul's Tragedy'And David went out whithersoever Saul sent him, and behaved himself wisely: and Saul set him over the men of war; and he was accepted in the sight of all the people, and also in the sight of Saul's servants. 6. And it came to pass as they came, when David was returned from the slaughter of the Philistine, that the women came out of all cities of Israel, singing and dancing, to meet King Saul, with tabrets, with joy, and with instruments of musick. 7. And the women answered one another as they played, … Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture The Exile. Cross References Genesis 44:30 "So now, if the boy is not with us when I go back to your servant my father, and if my father, whose life is closely bound up with the boy's life, Deuteronomy 13:6 If your very own brother, or your son or daughter, or the wife you love, or your closest friend secretly entices you, saying, "Let us go and worship other gods" (gods that neither you nor your ancestors have known, 1 Samuel 19:1 Saul told his son Jonathan and all the attendants to kill David. But Jonathan had taken a great liking to David 1 Samuel 20:17 And Jonathan had David reaffirm his oath out of love for him, because he loved him as he loved himself. 2 Samuel 1:26 I grieve for you, Jonathan my brother; you were very dear to me. Your love for me was wonderful, more wonderful than that of women. Jump to Previous Bound David David's Dear End Ended Joined Jonathan Knit Loved Saul Soul Speak Speaking Spirit Talk TalkingJump to Next Bound David David's Dear End Ended Joined Jonathan Knit Loved Saul Soul Speak Speaking Spirit Talk TalkingLinks 1 Samuel 18:1 NIV1 Samuel 18:1 NLT 1 Samuel 18:1 ESV 1 Samuel 18:1 NASB 1 Samuel 18:1 KJV 1 Samuel 18:1 Bible Apps 1 Samuel 18:1 Biblia Paralela 1 Samuel 18:1 Chinese Bible 1 Samuel 18:1 French Bible 1 Samuel 18:1 German Bible 1 Samuel 18:1 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |