17 Jonathan once again swore to David[a] in his love for him, because he loved him as he loved himself.(A)

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  1. 1 Samuel 20:17 LXX; MT reads Jonathan once again made David swear

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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26 I grieve for you, Jonathan, my brother.
You were such a friend to me.
Your love for me was more wonderful
than the love of women.(A)

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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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