1 Samuel 20:17,41 - Compare All Versions

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

After the boy had gone, David got up from the south side of the stone and bowed down before Jonathan three times, with his face to the ground. Then they kissed each other and wept together—but David wept the most.

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

And as soon as the boy had gone, David rose from beside the stone heap and fell on his face to the ground and bowed three times. And they kissed one another and wept with one another, David weeping the most.

And Jonathan made David reaffirm his vow of friendship again, for Jonathan loved David as he loved himself.

As soon as the boy was gone, David came out from where he had been hiding near the stone pile. Then David bowed three times to Jonathan with his face to the ground. Both of them were in tears as they embraced each other and said good-bye, especially David.

Jonathan once again swore to David  in his love for him, because he loved him as he loved himself.

When the servant had gone, David got up from the south side of the stone Ezel, fell facedown to the ground, and paid homage three times.  Then he and Jonathan kissed each other and wept with each other, though David wept more.

And Jonathan caused David to swear again, because he loved him: for he loved him as he loved his own soul.

And as soon as the lad was gone, David arose out of a place toward the south, and fell on his face to the ground, and bowed himself three times: and they kissed one another, and wept one with another, until David exceeded.

Now Jonathan again caused David to vow, because he loved him; for he loved him as he loved his own soul.

As soon as the lad had gone, David arose from a place toward the south, fell on his face to the ground, and bowed down three times. And they kissed one another; and they wept together, but David more so.

“Come outside,” said Jonathan. “Let’s go to the field.” When the two of them were out in the field, Jonathan said, “As GOD, the God of Israel, is my witness, by this time tomorrow I’ll get it out of my father how he feels about you. Then I’ll let you know what I learn. May GOD do his worst to me if I let you down! If my father still intends to kill you, I’ll tell you and get you out of here in one piece. And GOD be with you as he’s been with my father! If I make it through this alive, continue to be my covenant friend. And if I die, keep the covenant friendship with my family—forever. And when GOD finally rids the earth of David’s enemies, stay loyal to Jonathan!” Jonathan repeated his pledge of love and friendship for David. He loved David more than his own soul!

Jonathan gave his quiver and bow to the boy and sent him back to town. After the servant was gone, David got up from his hiding place beside the boulder, then fell on his face to the ground—three times prostrating himself! And then they kissed one another and wept, friend over friend, David weeping especially hard.

And Jonathan made David vow again because of his love for him, because he loved him as he loved his own life.

When the boy was gone, David got up from the south side, then he fell on his face to the ground and bowed three times. And they kissed each other and wept together, until David wept immeasurably.

Jonathan made David vow again because of his love for him, for Jonathan loved him as himself.

As soon as the boy was gone, David got up from the south side [beside the mound of stones] and fell on his face to the ground [in submission and respect], and bowed three times. Then they kissed one another and wept together, but David wept more.

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.

When the servant had left, David got up from beside the mound, knelt with his face to the ground, and bowed three times. Then they kissed each other and they both wept, especially David.