17 And Jonathan had David reaffirm his oath out of love for him, because he loved him as he loved himself.

17 And Jonathan caused David to swear again, because he loved him: for he loved him as he loved his own soul.

17 And Jonathan made David reaffirm his vow of friendship again, for Jonathan loved David as he loved himself.

17 Now Jonathan again caused David to vow, because he loved him; for he loved him as he loved his own soul.

17 And Jonathan asked David to repeat his promise of love for him, because he loved David as much as he loved himself.

17 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.

17 And Jonathan caused David to swear again, by the love he had for him, for he loved him as he loved his own soul.

17 Once again Jonathan swore an oath to David because of his love for David. He loved David as much as ⸤he loved⸥ himself.

17 Jonathan once again swore to David in his love for him, because he loved him as he loved himself.

17 Jonathan made David swear again by his love for him; for he loved him as he loved his own life.

17 And Jonathan again made David swear an oath, because he loved him; for with the love of his soul he loved him.

17 Jonathan had David take an oath again because he loved him. In fact, Jonathan loved David just as he loved himself.

17 Jonathan made David vow again because of his love for him, because he loved him as he loved his own life.