KJV ORIGINAL
Then said Jonathan unto David, Whatsoever thy soul desireth, I will even do it for thee.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Then Jonathan said to David, 'Whatever you want me to do, I will do it for you.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Jonathan is making a complete promise of loyalty to David, saying he'll do absolutely anything David asks of him.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during a critical moment when David realizes King Saul wants to kill him, and he's asking his best friend Jonathan (Saul's son) for help. Jonathan and David had made a covenant of friendship earlier, and now Jonathan is putting that loyalty above even his relationship with his own father. This conversation happens just before Jonathan helps David escape Saul's murderous intentions.
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