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1 Samuel 18:1-3
Common English Bible
1 Samuel 18:1-3
Common English Bible
Jonathan and David
18 As soon as David had finished talking with Saul, Jonathan’s life[a] became bound up with David’s life, and Jonathan loved David as much as himself.[b] 2 From that point forward, Saul kept David in his service[c] and wouldn’t allow him to return to his father’s household. 3 And Jonathan and David made a covenant together because Jonathan loved David as much as himself.
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- 1 Samuel 18:1 Or soul; also twice more in this verse and in 18:3
- 1 Samuel 18:1 The following verses are absent from LXXB: 18:1-5, 10-11, 17-19, 29b-30.
- 1 Samuel 18:2 MT lacks in his service.
1 Samuel 18:1-3
New International Version
1 Samuel 18:1-3
New International Version
Saul’s Growing Fear of David
18 After David had finished talking with Saul, Jonathan(A) became one in spirit with David, and he loved(B) him as himself.(C) 2 From that day Saul kept David with him and did not let him return home to his family. 3 And Jonathan made a covenant(D) with David because he loved him as himself.
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