1Sa 20:17 | KD | STEP | “ And Jonathan adjured David again by his love to him, because he loved him as his own soul ” (cf. , ); i.e., he once more implored David most earnestly with an oath to show favour to him and his house.

‏ 1 Samuel 20:17

“And Jonathan adjured David again by his love to him, because he loved him as his own soul” (cf. 1Sa 18:1, 1Sa 18:3); i.e., he once more implored David most earnestly with an oath to show favour to him and his house.