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Berean Standard Bible

“And Jonathan had David reaffirm his vow out of love for him, for Jonathan loved David as he loved himself.”

1 Samuel 20:17

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Jonathan has just secured David's safety after discovering Saul's plan to kill him. The two friends renew their covenant.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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

World English Bible (WEB)

Jonathan caused David to swear again, for the love that he had to him; for he loved him as he loved his own soul.

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And Jonathan again took an oath to David, because of his love for him: for David was as dear to him as his very soul.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y tornó Jonathán á jurar á David, porque le amaba, porque le amaba como á su alma.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Y renovó Jonatán su pacto con David por el amor que los unía, porque lo quería tanto como a sí mismo.

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