9 distinct Hebrew words appear in this verse.

1 passage from patristic writers, Reformers, and church catechisms citing this verse.

• 1Sam 18:1 — 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.
• 1Sam 18:1 — 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.
• 1Sam 19:2 — But Jonathan Saul’s son delighted much in David: and Jonathan told David, saying, Saul my father seeketh to kill thee: now therefore, I pray thee, take heed to thyself until the morning, and abide in
• 1Sam 20:17 — And Jonathan caused David to swear again, because he loved him: for he loved him as he loved his own soul.
• 1Sam 20:17 — And Jonathan caused David to swear again, because he loved him: for he loved him as he loved his own soul.
• 1Sam 20:41 — 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,
• 1Sam 23:16 — And Jonathan Saul’s son arose, and went to David into the wood, and strengthened his hand in God.
• 2Sam 9:1 — And David said, Is there yet any that is left of the house of Saul, that I may shew him kindness for Jonathan’s sake?
• Matt 19:5 — And said, For this cause shall a man leave father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife: and they twain shall be one flesh?
• Prov 17:17 — A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
• Prov 18:24 — A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.