Translation Comparison

1 Samuel 18:3

Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.

Quick Overview

The verse 1 Samuel 18:3 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.

Bible verse 1 Samuel 18:3 comparison across 9 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	Then Jonathan and David made a covenant, because he loved him as his own soul.
American Standard VersionASV	Then Jonathan and David made a covenant, because he loved him as his own soul.
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	And David and Jonathan made a covenant, for be loved him as his own soul.
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	And Jonathan and David made a covenant, because he loved him as his own soul.
English Revised VersionERV	Then Jonathan and David made a covenant, because he loved him as his own soul.
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	Then Jonathan and David made a covenant, because he loved him as his own soul.
World English BibleWEB	Then Jonathan and David made a covenant, because he loved him as his own soul.
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	And Jonathan maketh — also David — a covenant, because he loveth him as his own soul,
American King James VersionAKJV	Then Jonathan and David made a covenant, because he loved him as his own soul.

King James Bible

KJV

Then Jonathan and David made a covenant, because he loved him as his own soul.

American Standard Version

ASV

Then Jonathan and David made a covenant, because he loved him as his own soul.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

And David and Jonathan made a covenant, for be loved him as his own soul.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

And Jonathan and David made a covenant, because he loved him as his own soul.

English Revised Version

ERV

Then Jonathan and David made a covenant, because he loved him as his own soul.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

Then Jonathan and David made a covenant, because he loved him as his own soul.

World English Bible

WEB

Then Jonathan and David made a covenant, because he loved him as his own soul.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

And Jonathan maketh — also David — a covenant, because he loveth him as his own soul,

American King James Version

AKJV

Then Jonathan and David made a covenant, because he loved him as his own soul.

King James Bible

KJV

Then Jonathan and David made a covenant, because he loved him as his own soul.

American Standard Version

ASV

Then Jonathan and David made a covenant, because he loved him as his own soul.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

And David and Jonathan made a covenant, for be loved him as his own soul.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

And Jonathan and David made a covenant, because he loved him as his own soul.

English Revised Version

ERV

Then Jonathan and David made a covenant, because he loved him as his own soul.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

Then Jonathan and David made a covenant, because he loved him as his own soul.

World English Bible

WEB

Then Jonathan and David made a covenant, because he loved him as his own soul.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

And Jonathan maketh — also David — a covenant, because he loveth him as his own soul,

American King James Version

AKJV

Then Jonathan and David made a covenant, because he loved him as his own soul.