1 Samuel 20:17
And Jonathan caused David to swear again, because he loved him: for he loved him as he loved his own soul.
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Context
15 But you shall not cut off your kindness from my house for ever: no, not when the Yahuah has cut off the enemies of David every one from the face of the earth.
16 So Jonathan made with the house of David, , Let the Yahuah even require at the hand of David's enemies.
17 And Jonathan caused David to swear again, because he loved him: for he loved him as he loved his own soul.
18 Then Jonathan said to David, To morrow the new moon: and you shall be missed, because your seat will be empty.
19 And you hast stayed three days, you shall go down quickly, and come to the place where you didst hide thyself when the business was , and shall remain by the stone Ezel.