Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version After David had finished talking with Saul, Jonathan became one in spirit with David, and he loved him as himself. New Living Translation After David had finished talking with Saul, he met Jonathan, the king’s son. There was an immediate bond between them, for Jonathan loved David. English Standard Version As soon as he had finished speaking to Saul, the soul of Jonathan was knit to the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul. Berean Standard Bible After David had finished speaking with Saul, the souls of Jonathan and David were knit together, and Jonathan 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. New King James Version Now when he had finished speaking to Saul, the soul of Jonathan was knit to the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul. New American Standard Bible Now it came about, when he had finished speaking to Saul, that Jonathan committed himself to David, and Jonathan loved him as himself. NASB 1995 Now it came about when he had finished speaking to Saul, that the soul of Jonathan was knit to the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as himself. NASB 1977 Now it came about when he had finished speaking to Saul, that the soul of Jonathan was knit to the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as himself. Legacy Standard Bible Now it happened when he had finished speaking to Saul, that the soul of Jonathan was knit to the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul. Amplified Bible When David had finished speaking to Saul, the soul of Jonathan was bonded to the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as himself. Christian Standard Bible When David had finished speaking with Saul, Jonathan was bound to David in close friendship, and loved him as much as he loved himself. Holman Christian Standard Bible When David had finished speaking with Saul, Jonathan committed himself to David, and loved him as much as he loved himself. American Standard Version 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. Contemporary English Version David and Saul finished talking, and soon David and Jonathan became best friends. Jonathan thought as much of David as he did of himself. English Revised Version 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation David finished talking to Saul. After that, Jonathan became David's closest friend. He loved David as much as [he loved] himself. Good News Translation Saul and David finished their conversation. After that, Saul's son Jonathan was deeply attracted to David and came to love him as much as he loved himself. International Standard Version When David finished speaking with Saul, Jonathan became a close friend to David, and Jonathan loved him as himself. Majority Standard Bible After David had finished speaking with Saul, the souls of Jonathan and David were knit together, and Jonathan loved him as himself. NET Bible When David had finished talking with Saul, Jonathan and David became bound together in close friendship. Jonathan loved David as much as he did his own life. New Heart 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. Webster's Bible Translation And it came to pass, 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. World English Bible When he had finished speaking to Saul, the soul of Jonathan was knit with the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd it comes to pass, when he finishes to speak to Saul, that the soul of Jonathan has been bound to the soul of David, and Jonathan loves 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. Smith's Literal Translation And it will be as he finished to speak to Saul, and the soul of Jonathan was bound with the soul of David, and Jonathan will love him as his soul. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd it came to pass, when he had made an end of speaking to Saul, the soul of Jonathan was knit with the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul. Catholic Public Domain Version And it happened that, when he had completed speaking to Saul, the soul of Jonathan adhered to the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him like his own soul. New American Bible By the time David finished speaking with Saul, Jonathan’s life became bound up with David’s life; he loved him as his very self. New Revised Standard Version When David had finished speaking to Saul, the soul of Jonathan was bound to the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleWHEN David had finished speaking to Saul, the soul of Jonathan was knit to the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And when David had finished speaking to Shaul, the soul of Yonathan cleaved to the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his soul OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And 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. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jonathan Befriends David1After David had finished speaking with Saul, the souls of Jonathan and David were knit together, and Jonathan loved him as himself. 2And from that day Saul kept David with him and did not let him return to his father’s house.… Cross References 2 Samuel 1:26 I grieve for you, Jonathan, my brother. You were delightful to me; your love to me was extraordinary, surpassing the love of women. John 15:13 Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. Proverbs 18:24 A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who stays closer than a brother. Ruth 1:16-17 But Ruth replied: “Do not urge me to leave you or to turn from following you. For wherever you go, I will go, and wherever you live, I will live; your people will be my people, and your God will be my God. / Where you die, I will die, and there I will be buried. May the LORD punish me, and ever so severely, if anything but death separates you and me.” 2 Samuel 9:1 Then David asked, “Is there anyone left from the house of Saul to whom I can show kindness for the sake of Jonathan?” 2 Samuel 20:9-10 “Are you well, my brother?” Joab asked Amasa. And with his right hand Joab grabbed Amasa by the beard to kiss him. / Amasa was not on guard against the dagger in Joab’s hand, and Joab stabbed him in the stomach and spilled out his intestines on the ground. And Joab did not need to strike him again, for Amasa was dead. Then Joab and his brother Abishai pursued Sheba son of Bichri. John 13:34-35 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.” 2 Kings 2:2 and Elijah said to Elisha, “Please stay here, for the LORD has sent me on to Bethel.” But Elisha replied, “As surely as the LORD lives and as you yourself live, I will not leave you.” So they went down to Bethel. 2 Kings 2:6 And Elijah said to Elisha, “Please stay here, for the LORD has sent me on to the Jordan.” But Elisha replied, “As surely as the LORD lives and as you yourself live, I will not leave you.” So the two of them went on. Acts 4:32 The multitude of believers was one in heart and soul. No one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they shared everything they owned. Genesis 44:30-31 So if the boy is not with us when I return to your servant, and if my father, whose life is wrapped up in the boy’s life, / sees that the boy is not with us, he will die. Then your servants will have brought the gray hair of your servant our father down to Sheol in sorrow. Philippians 2:20 I have nobody else like him who will genuinely care for your needs. Colossians 3:14 And over all these virtues put on love, which is the bond of perfect unity. Genesis 44:18 Then Judah approached Joseph and said, “Sir, please let your servant speak personally to my lord. Do not be angry with your servant, for you are equal to Pharaoh himself. 1 John 3:16 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. Treasury of Scripture And it came to pass, 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. 1 Samuel 14:1-14,45 Now it came to pass upon a day, that Jonathan the son of Saul said unto the young man that bare his armour, Come, and let us go over to the Philistines' garrison, that is on the other side. But he told not his father… Genesis 44:30 Now therefore when I come to thy servant my father, and the lad be not with us; seeing that his life is bound up in the lad's life; Judges 20:11 So all the men of Israel were gathered against the city, knit together as one man. loved him 2 Samuel 18:3 But the people answered, Thou shalt not go forth: for if we flee away, they will not care for us; neither if half of us die, will they care for us: but now thou art worth ten thousand of us: therefore now it is better that thou succour us out of the city. 2 Samuel 19:2 And the victory that day was turned into mourning unto all the people: for the people heard say that day how the king was grieved for his son. 2 Samuel 20:17 And when he was come near unto her, the woman said, Art thou Joab? And he answered, I am he. Then she said unto him, Hear the words of thine handmaid. And he answered, I do hear. 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 Talking1 Samuel 18 1. Jonathan befriends David5. Saul envies his praise 10. seeks to kill him in his fury 12. fears him for his good success 17. offers him his daughters for snare 23. David persuaded to be the king's son-in-law, 25. gives two hundred foreskins of the Philistines for Michal's dowry 28. Saul's hatred and David's glory increase After David had finished speaking with Saul This phrase occurs after David's victory over Goliath, a pivotal moment in Israel's history. David's conversation with Saul likely involved discussions about his lineage and his faith in God, which had been demonstrated on the battlefield. Saul, the first king of Israel, was impressed by David's courage and faith. This interaction marks the beginning of David's rise in Saul's court, setting the stage for future events. The historical context here is crucial, as Israel was transitioning from a period of judges to a monarchy, and David's role would become central in this transition. the souls of Jonathan and David were knit together and Jonathan loved him as himself Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidA young shepherd who had recently gained fame by defeating Goliath. He is anointed by God to be the future king of Israel. 2. Jonathan The son of King Saul, known for his bravery and deep faith in God. He forms a covenantal friendship with David. 3. Saul The first king of Israel, who becomes increasingly jealous of David's success and popularity. 4. The Covenant The deep bond and commitment formed between Jonathan and David, signifying loyalty and love. 5. Israel The nation over which Saul is king and where these events unfold. Teaching Points The Nature of Godly FriendshipGodly friendships are characterized by selflessness and deep commitment, as seen in Jonathan's love for David. Covenantal Relationships True friendships often involve a covenant-like commitment, where loyalty and love are prioritized over personal gain. Love as a Reflection of God's Love Jonathan's love for David is a reflection of the love God calls us to have for one another, loving others as we love ourselves. The Role of Divine Providence The meeting of David and Jonathan was orchestrated by God, showing His hand in forming relationships that fulfill His purposes. Overcoming Jealousy and Rivalry Jonathan's acceptance and love for David, despite the potential threat to his own succession, teaches us to overcome jealousy with love and trust in God's plan.(1) The soul of Jonathan was knit with the soul of David.--We have in this and the following chapters somewhat of a detailed account of David at the Court of Saul. In 1 Samuel 16 this Court life of the future king has been already touched upon, notably in 1Samuel 18:21-23, where the affection of Saul for David was mentioned, where also the appointing of the young shepherd to a post about the king's person is recorded. But this mention in 1 Samuel 16 considerably anticipated the course of events. In relating the results of this affection of Saul for David, the writer of what we may term the episode treating of the influence of music and poetry passed over, so to speak, the story of several years, in the course of which took place the single combat of David with the Philistine giant, and the victorious campaign in which the young hero took so distinguished a part. The history here takes up the thread of the future king's life, after the campaigns which immediately followed the discomfiture of the Philistine champion (1Samuel 18:6 and following). 1Samuel 18:1-4 simply relate the beginning of the world-famous friendship between Prince Jonathan and David. The Hebrew is rendered "was knit," or better, was bound up. This is a strong term, and is used in Genesis 44:30 of Jacob's love to Benjamin: "seeing that his life is bound up in the lad's life." Aristotle, Nicom. ix. 8, has noted that friends are called one soul. Jonathan loved him as his own soul.--As has been before remarked, the character of the princely son of Saul is one of the most beautiful in the Old Testament story. He was the type of a true warrior of those wild, half-barbarous times--among brave men seemingly the bravest--a perfect soldier, whether fighting as a simple man-at-arms or as the general of an army--chivalrous and generous--utterty free from jealousy--a fervid believer in the God of Israel--a devoted and loyal son--a true patriot in the highest sense of the word, who sealed a devoted life by a noble death, dying as he did fighting for his king and his people. The long and steady friendship of Jonathan no doubt had a powerful and enduring influence on the after life of the greatest of the Hebrew sovereigns. The words, the unselfish, beautiful love, and, above all, the splendid example of the ill-fated son of Saul, have no doubt given their colouring to many of the noblest utterances in David's Psalms and to not a few of the most heroic deeds in David's life. We read of this friendship as dating from the morrow of the first striking deed of arms performed by David when he slew the giant. It is clear, however, that it was not the personal bravery of the boy hero, or the rare skill he showed in the encounter, which so singularly attracted Prince Jonathan. These things no one would have admired and honoured more than the son of Saul, but it needed more than splendid gallantry and rare skill to attract that great love of which we read. What won Jonathan's heart was the shepherd boy's sublime faith, his perfect childlike trust in the "Glorious Arm" of the Lord. Jonathan and David possessed one thing in common--an intense, unswerving belief in the power of Jehovah of Israel to keep and to save all who trusted in Him. . . . Verse 1. - When he had made an end of speaking. This conversation took place as soon as the pursuit of the Philistines and the collecting of the spoil were over. There would then be a muster of the Israelites, and Abner would naturally present the youthful champion to the king, who is represented as having virtually forgotten him, and as anxious to learn his history; nor had his stay been long enough for Abner to remember him. As this conversation is narrated as an introduction to the account of Jonathan's friendship for David, the last four verses of ch. 17. ought to be prefixed to ch. 18. A new beginning commences with them, in which we are told of the commencement of this friendship, of the growth of Saul's hatred, and of the trials which befell David, proceeding on the king's part from bad to worse, till at last he was driven away and compelled to lead the life of an outlaw. But by his envy, cruelty, and bad government Saul was alienating the minds of the people from him, and preparing the way for his own downfall and David's ultimate triumph. The episode of Jonathan's love is as beautiful as Saul's conduct is dark, and completes our admiration for this generous and noble hero. The soul of Jonathan was knit with the soul of David. These kindred spirits had so much in common that, as David with modest manliness answered the king's questions, an intense feeling of admiration grew up in the young warrior's heart, and a friendship was the result which ranks among the purest and noblest examples of true manly affection. The word rendered knit literally means knotted, tied together firmly by indissoluble bonds.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Afterוַיְהִ֗י (way·hî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be David had finished כְּכַלֹּתוֹ֙ (kə·ḵal·lō·ṯōw) Preposition-k | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 3615: To be complete, at an end, finished, accomplished, or spent speaking לְדַבֵּ֣ר (lə·ḏab·bêr) Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue with אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to Saul, שָׁא֔וּל (šā·’ūl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 7586: Saul -- first king of Israel, also an Edomite and two Israelites the souls וְנֶ֙פֶשׁ֙ (wə·ne·p̄eš) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 5315: A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion of Jonathan יְה֣וֹנָתָ֔ן (yə·hō·w·nā·ṯān) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3083: Jonathan -- 'the LORD has given', the name of a number of Israelites and David דָּוִ֑ד (dā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse were knit together, נִקְשְׁרָ֖ה (niq·šə·rāh) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 7194: To tie, gird, confine, compact, in love, league and Jonathan יְהוֹנָתָ֖ן (yə·hō·w·nā·ṯān) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3083: Jonathan -- 'the LORD has given', the name of a number of Israelites loved him וַיֶּאֱהָבֵ֥הוּ (way·ye·’ĕ·hā·ḇê·hū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular Strong's 157: To have affection f as himself. כְּנַפְשֽׁוֹ׃ (kə·nap̄·šōw) Preposition-k | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 5315: A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion Links 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 BibleApps.com 1 Samuel 18:1 Biblia Paralela 1 Samuel 18:1 Chinese Bible 1 Samuel 18:1 French Bible 1 Samuel 18:1 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Samuel 18:1 It happened when he had made (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) |
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