1 Samuel 20:17
1 Samuel 20:11-17 The Message (MSG)
“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!
1 Samuel 20:17 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.
1 Samuel 20:17 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Jonathan made David vow again because of his love for him, because he loved him as he loved his own life.
1 Samuel 20:17 New Century Version (NCV)
And Jonathan asked David to repeat his promise of love for him, because he loved David as much as he loved himself.
1 Samuel 20:17 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.
1 Samuel 20:17 New International Version (NIV)
And Jonathan had David reaffirm his oath out of love for him, because he loved him as he loved himself.
1 Samuel 20:17 New King James Version (NKJV)
Now Jonathan again caused David to vow, because he loved him; for he loved him as he loved his own soul.
1 Samuel 20:17 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Jonathan made David vow again because of his love for him, for Jonathan loved him as himself.