17 And Jonathan made David swear again by his love for him, (A)for he loved him as he loved his own soul.

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17 And Jonathan had David reaffirm his oath(A) out of love for him, because he loved him as he loved himself.

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(A)“If your brother, the son of your mother, or your son or your daughter or (B)the wife you embrace[a] or your friend (C)who is as your own soul entices you secretly, saying, ‘Let us go and serve other gods,’ (D)which neither you nor your fathers have known,

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Footnotes

  1. Deuteronomy 13:6 Hebrew the wife of your bosom

If your very own brother, or your son or daughter, or the wife you love, or your closest friend secretly entices(A) you, saying, “Let us go and worship other gods”(B) (gods that neither you nor your ancestors have known,

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And Jonathan told David, “Saul my father seeks to kill you. Therefore be on your guard in the morning. Stay in a secret place and hide yourself.

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and warned him, “My father Saul is looking for a chance to kill you. Be on your guard tomorrow morning; go into hiding(A) and stay there.

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26     I am distressed for you, my brother Jonathan;
very pleasant have you been to me;
    (A)your love to me was extraordinary,
    surpassing the love of women.

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26 I grieve(A) for you, Jonathan(B) my brother;(C)
    you were very dear to me.
Your love for me was wonderful,(D)
    more wonderful than that of women.

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