1 Samuel 18:1-4 ▼

1 By the time David finished speaking with Saul, Jonathan’s life became bound up with David’s life; he loved him as his very self.

2 Saul retained David on that day and did not allow him to return to his father’s house.

3 Jonathan and David made a covenant, because Jonathan loved him as his very self.

4 Jonathan took off the cloak he was wearing and handed it over to David, along with his military dress, even his sword, bow, and belt.