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for he loved him as he loved his own soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/20.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And Jonathan made David vow again because of his love for him, because he loved him as he loved his own life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/20.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Jonathan made David vow again because of his love for him, because he loved him as he loved his own life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/20.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And Jonathan made David vow again because of his love for him, because he loved him as he loved his own life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_samuel/20.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And Jonathan made David swear again because of his love for him, because he loved him as he loved his own soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_samuel/20.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Jonathan made David vow again because of his love for him, for Jonathan loved him as himself.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_samuel/20.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Jonathan once again swore to David in his love for him, because he loved him as he loved himself.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/20.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Jonathan once again swore to David in his love for him, because he loved him as he loved himself. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_samuel/20.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_samuel/20.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Jonathan thought as much of David as he did of himself, so he asked David to promise once more that he would be a loyal friend. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_samuel/20.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_samuel/20.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Once again Jonathan swore an oath to David because of his love for David. He loved David as much as [he loved] himself.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_samuel/20.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Once again Jonathan made David promise to love him, for Jonathan loved David as much as he loved himself. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_samuel/20.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Jonathan made David vow again out of his love for him, because he loved him as himself.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_samuel/20.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And Jonathan had David reaffirm his vow out of love for him, for Jonathan loved David as he loved himself.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_samuel/20.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Jonathan once again took an oath with David, because he loved him. In fact Jonathan loved him as much as he did his own life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_samuel/20.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />And Jonathan swore to David again, because he loved him, for he loved him as he loved his own soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_samuel/20.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Jonathan caused David to swear again, because he loved him: for he loved him as he loved his own soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_samuel/20.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Jonathan caused David to swear again, for the love that he had to him; for he loved him as he loved his own soul. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_samuel/20.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and Jonathan adds to cause David to swear, because he loves him, for he has loved him [as] the love [for] his own soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_samuel/20.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and Jonathan addeth to cause David to swear, because he loveth him, for with the love of his own soul he hath loved him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_samuel/20.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Jonathan will add to cause David to swear in his loving him; as loving his soul he loved him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_samuel/20.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And Jonathan swore again to David, because he loved him: for he loved him as his own soul. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/20.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And Jonathan continued to swear to David, because he loved him. For he loved him like his own soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_samuel/20.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />And in his love for David, Jonathan renewed his oath to him, because he loved him as he loved himself.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/20.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Jonathan made David swear again by his love for him; for he loved him as he loved his own life.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_samuel/20.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And Jonathan caused David to swear again, because he loved him; for he loved him as he loved his own soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/20.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Jonathan added to his oath to David in that he loved him; because of the love of his soul he loved him<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_samuel/20.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_samuel/20.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Jonathan swore yet again to David, because he loved the soul of him that loved him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_samuel/20-17.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/H8oQfYUMRZg?start=5992" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/20.htm">Jonathan and David Renew Their Covenant</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">16</span>So Jonathan made a covenant with the house of David, saying, “May the LORD hold David’s enemies accountable.” <span class="reftext">17</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3083.htm" title="3083: yə·hō·w·nā·ṯān (N-proper-ms) -- From Yhovah and nathan; Jehovah-given; Jehonathan, the name of four Israelites.">And Jonathan</a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: dā·wiḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">had David</a> <a href="/hebrew/3254.htm" title="3254: way·yō·w·sep̄ (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To add. A primitive root; to add or augment.">reaffirm</a> <a href="/hebrew/7650.htm" title="7650: lə·haš·bî·a‘ (Prep-l:: V-Hifil-Inf) -- A primitive root; propr. To be complete, but used only as a denominative from sheba'; to seven oneself, i.e. Swear.">his vow</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/160.htm" title="160: bə·’a·hă·ḇā·ṯōw (Prep-b:: N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Love (noun). Feminine of 'ahab and meaning the same.">out of love</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’ō·ṯōw (DirObjM:: 3ms) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self.">for him,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/157.htm" title="157: ’ă·hê·ḇōw (V-Qal-Perf-3ms:: 3ms) -- To love. Or raheb; a primitive root; to have affection for.">Jonathan loved David</a> <a href="/hebrew/160.htm" title="160: ’a·hă·ḇaṯ (N-fsc) -- Love (noun). Feminine of 'ahab and meaning the same.">as he loved</a> <a href="/hebrew/5315.htm" title="5315: nap̄·šōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- From naphash; properly, a breathing creature, i.e. Animal of vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense.">himself.</a> </span><span class="reftext">18</span>Then Jonathan said to David, “Tomorrow is the New Moon, and you will be missed if your seat is empty.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/18-1.htm">1 Samuel 18:1-3</a></span><br />After David had finished speaking with Saul, the souls of Jonathan and David were knit together, and Jonathan loved him as himself. / And from that day Saul kept David with him and did not let him return to his father’s house. / Then Jonathan made a covenant with David because he loved him as himself.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/1-26.htm">2 Samuel 1:26</a></span><br />I grieve for you, Jonathan, my brother. You were delightful to me; your love to me was extraordinary, surpassing the love of women.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/17-17.htm">Proverbs 17:17</a></span><br />A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/15-13.htm">John 15:13</a></span><br />Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/19-1.htm">1 Samuel 19:1-2</a></span><br />Then Saul ordered his son Jonathan and all his servants to kill David. But Jonathan delighted greatly in David, / so he warned David, saying, “My father Saul intends to kill you. Be on your guard in the morning; find a secret place and hide there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/9-1.htm">2 Samuel 9:1</a></span><br />Then David asked, “Is there anyone left from the house of Saul to whom I can show kindness for the sake of Jonathan?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/21-7.htm">2 Samuel 21:7</a></span><br />Now the king spared Mephibosheth son of Jonathan, the son of Saul, because of the oath before the LORD between David and Jonathan son of Saul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/13-34.htm">John 13:34-35</a></span><br />A new commandment I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you also must love one another. / By this everyone will know that you are My disciples, if you love one another.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/23-16.htm">1 Samuel 23:16-18</a></span><br />And Saul’s son Jonathan came to David in Horesh and strengthened his hand in God, / saying, “Do not be afraid, for my father Saul will never lay a hand on you. And you will be king over Israel, and I will be your second-in-command. Even my father Saul knows this is true.” / So the two of them made a covenant before the LORD. And David remained in Horesh, while Jonathan went home.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/3-16.htm">1 John 3:16</a></span><br />By this we know what love is: Jesus laid down His life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/24-16.htm">1 Samuel 24:16-22</a></span><br />When David had finished saying these things, Saul called back, “Is that your voice, David my son?” Then Saul wept aloud / and said to David, “You are more righteous than I, for you have rewarded me with good, though I have rewarded you with evil. / And you have declared this day how you have treated me well, for when the LORD delivered me into your hand, you did not kill me. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/4-7.htm">1 John 4:7</a></span><br />Beloved, let us love one another, because love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/15-37.htm">2 Samuel 15:37</a></span><br />So David’s friend Hushai arrived in Jerusalem just as Absalom was entering the city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-10.htm">Romans 12:10</a></span><br />Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Outdo yourselves in honoring one another.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/16-16.htm">2 Samuel 16:16-17</a></span><br />And David’s friend Hushai the Archite went to Absalom and said to him, “Long live the king! Long live the king!” / “Is this the loyalty you show your friend?” Absalom replied. “Why did you not go with your friend?”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Jonathan caused David to swear again, because he loved him: for he loved him as he loved his own soul.</p><p class="hdg">because he loved him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/18-1.htm">1 Samuel 18:1,3</a></b></br> 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… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/13-6.htm">Deuteronomy 13:6</a></b></br> If thy brother, the son of thy mother, or thy son, or thy daughter, or the wife of thy bosom, or thy friend, which <i>is</i> as thine own soul, entice thee secretly, saying, Let us go and serve other gods, which thou hast not known, thou, nor thy fathers;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/1-26.htm">2 Samuel 1:26</a></b></br> 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.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/19-21.htm">Addeth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-5.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/1_samuel/15-35.htm">Caused</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-16.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-1.htm">Dear</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-16.htm">Jonathan</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-22.htm">Love</a> <a href="/ruth/4-15.htm">Loveth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-6.htm">Oath</a> <a href="/1_samuel/11-14.htm">Reaffirm</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-4.htm">Soul</a> <a href="/1_samuel/3-14.htm">Swear</a> <a href="/1_samuel/1-21.htm">Vow</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/23-4.htm">Addeth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/24-15.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/2_samuel/7-11.htm">Caused</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-18.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_samuel/26-21.htm">Dear</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-18.htm">Jonathan</a> <a href="/2_samuel/1-26.htm">Love</a> <a href="/1_kings/3-3.htm">Loveth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/24-21.htm">Oath</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/2-8.htm">Reaffirm</a> <a href="/1_samuel/22-2.htm">Soul</a> <a href="/1_samuel/24-21.htm">Swear</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-7.htm">Vow</a><div class="vheading2">1 Samuel 20</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/20-1.htm">David consults with Jonathan for his safety</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/20-11.htm">Jonathan and David renew their covenant by oath</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/20-18.htm">Jonathan's token to David</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/20-23.htm">Saul, missing David, seeks to kill Jonathan</a></span><br><span class="reftext">35. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/20-35.htm">Jonathan affectionately takes his leave of David</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_samuel/20.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_samuel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_samuel/20.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>And Jonathan had David reaffirm his vow</b><br>In the context of ancient Israel, vows were solemn promises made before God, often involving a covenant. Jonathan, the son of King Saul, and David, the future king, had previously made a covenant of friendship (<a href="/1_samuel/18-3.htm">1 Samuel 18:3</a>). This reaffirmation highlights the seriousness and sacredness of their bond. In biblical times, such vows were not taken lightly, as they were seen as binding before God. The reaffirmation indicates Jonathan's commitment to David despite his father Saul's hostility. This act of reaffirmation can be seen as a precursor to the New Testament teachings on the importance of keeping one's word (<a href="/matthew/5-37.htm">Matthew 5:37</a>).<p><b>out of love for him</b><br>The Hebrew word for love used here is "ahav," which denotes deep affection and loyalty. Jonathan's love for David transcends mere friendship; it is a covenantal love that reflects the selfless and sacrificial nature of true biblical love. This love is reminiscent of the love described in <a href="/1_corinthians/13.htm">1 Corinthians 13</a>, which is patient, kind, and enduring. Jonathan's actions demonstrate a love that is willing to protect and support David, even at great personal cost.<p><b>for Jonathan loved David as he loved himself</b><br>This phrase echoes the commandment found in <a href="/leviticus/19-18.htm">Leviticus 19:18</a>, "Love your neighbor as yourself," which Jesus later cites as the second greatest commandment (<a href="/matthew/22-39.htm">Matthew 22:39</a>). Jonathan's love for David is a profound example of this principle, showing a selflessness that prioritizes David's well-being over his own potential claim to the throne. This type of love is a foreshadowing of Christ's love for humanity, as Jesus taught and exemplified self-sacrificial love. Jonathan's relationship with David can be seen as a type of Christ's relationship with believers, marked by loyalty, sacrifice, and covenantal faithfulness.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jonathan.htm">Jonathan</a></b><br>The son of King Saul, known for his deep friendship with David. He is a model of loyalty and selflessness.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The future king of Israel, anointed by Samuel, and a man after God's own heart. At this point, he is a fugitive from King Saul.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/k/king_saul.htm">King Saul</a></b><br>The first king of Israel, who becomes increasingly hostile towards David due to jealousy and fear of losing his throne.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_covenant.htm">The Covenant</a></b><br>A solemn agreement between Jonathan and David, rooted in mutual love and respect, and a commitment to protect each other.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/g/gibeah.htm">Gibeah</a></b><br>The location where much of the interaction between Jonathan, David, and Saul takes place.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_covenant_friendship.htm">The Power of Covenant Friendship</a></b><br>True friendship is marked by loyalty, sacrifice, and mutual respect. Jonathan and David's relationship exemplifies a covenant friendship that goes beyond mere companionship.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/love_as_a_reflection_of_god's_love.htm">Love as a Reflection of God's Love</a></b><br>Jonathan's love for David, "as he loved himself," reflects the biblical command to love others as oneself. This love is selfless and mirrors God's love for us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_vows_and_promises.htm">The Role of Vows and Promises</a></b><br>The reaffirmation of vows between Jonathan and David underscores the importance of keeping promises and the integrity that should characterize our relationships.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/n/navigating_hostility_with_integrity.htm">Navigating Hostility with Integrity</a></b><br>Despite Saul's hostility, Jonathan and David maintain their integrity and commitment to each other, teaching us to uphold righteousness even in difficult circumstances.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_impact_of_godly_relationships.htm">The Impact of Godly Relationships</a></b><br>Godly friendships can have a profound impact on our lives, providing support, encouragement, and accountability. We should seek to cultivate such relationships.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_samuel_20.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 20</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_1_chr_17_and_2_sam_7.htm">How do we reconcile the differences between 1 Chronicles 17 and 2 Samuel 7 regarding the details of God's covenant with David?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_david_take_goliath's_head_to_jerusalem.htm">How is it historically accurate that David carried Goliath's head to Jerusalem if it wasn't yet under Israelite control (1 Samuel 17:54)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/david's_absence__align_or_contradict.htm">1 Chronicles 20:1: How does David's apparent absence during the battle align with or contradict other accounts of his military leadership?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_400_men_escape_on_camels.htm">How did only 400 men escape on camels if David and his men fought so extensively (1 Samuel 30:17)?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_samuel/20.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(17) <span class= "bld">And Jonathan caused David to swear again.</span>--Throughout this touching interview it is the prince who appears as the suppliant for the outlaw's ruture kind offices. Jonathan--looking forward with absolute certainty to the day when his persecuted friend would be on the throne, and he in his grave--dreaded for his own fatherless children the fate which too probably awaited them, it having been in all ages a common custom in the East, when the dynasty was violently changed, to put to death the children and near relations of the former king.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_samuel/20.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 17.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Jonathan caused David to swear again.</span> So strong was his conviction in David's future kingdom, and his wish that there should be an unbroken bond of love between the two families, that he makes David solemnly repeat his promise. The Septuagint and Vulgate, by altering the vowels, read, "And Jonathan sware again to David." At first sight this interpretation seems most in accordance with the reason given for the renewal of the oath, namely, Jonathan's own love; but the Masoretic text agrees better with what has gone before, and with his wish that their covenant under no change of circumstances should be broken. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/20-17.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">And Jonathan</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהֽוֹנָתָן֙</span> <span class="translit">(yə·hō·w·nā·ṯān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3083.htm">Strong's 3083: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jonathan -- 'the LORD has given', the name of a number of Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">had David</span><br /><span class="heb">דָּוִ֔ד</span> <span class="translit">(dā·wiḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> </span><span class="str2">David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse</span><br /><br /><span class="word">reaffirm</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיּ֤וֹסֶף</span> <span class="translit">(way·yō·w·sep̄)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3254.htm">Strong's 3254: </a> </span><span class="str2">To add, augment</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his vow</span><br /><span class="heb">לְהַשְׁבִּ֣יעַ</span> <span class="translit">(lə·haš·bî·a‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7650.htm">Strong's 7650: </a> </span><span class="str2">To seven oneself, swear</span><br /><br /><span class="word">out of love</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּאַהֲבָת֖וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(bə·’a·hă·ḇā·ṯōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_160.htm">Strong's 160: </a> </span><span class="str2">Love (noun)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for him,</span><br /><span class="heb">אֹת֑וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(’ō·ṯōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Direct object marker | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_853.htm">Strong's 853: </a> </span><span class="str2">Untranslatable mark of the accusative case</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּֽי־</span> <span class="translit">(kî-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[Jonathan] loved [David]</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲהֵבֽוֹ׃</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·hê·ḇōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_157.htm">Strong's 157: </a> </span><span class="str2">To have affection f</span><br /><br /><span class="word">as he loved</span><br /><span class="heb">אַהֲבַ֥ת</span> <span class="translit">(’a·hă·ḇaṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_160.htm">Strong's 160: </a> </span><span class="str2">Love (noun)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">himself.</span><br /><span class="heb">נַפְשׁ֖וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(nap̄·šōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5315.htm">Strong's 5315: </a> </span><span class="str2">A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion </span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/20-17.htm">1 Samuel 20:17 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_samuel/20-17.htm">1 Samuel 20:17 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_samuel/20-17.htm">1 Samuel 20:17 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/20-17.htm">1 Samuel 20:17 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/20-17.htm">1 Samuel 20:17 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/20-17.htm">1 Samuel 20:17 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/20-17.htm">1 Samuel 20:17 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/20-17.htm">1 Samuel 20:17 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/20-17.htm">1 Samuel 20:17 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_samuel/20-17.htm">1 Samuel 20:17 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_samuel/20-17.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 20:17 Jonathan caused David to swear again (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/20-16.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 20:16"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 20:16" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/20-18.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 20:18"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 20:18" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>