1 Samuel 18:1-4 ▼

1 When David had finished talking with Saul, Jonathan and David became bound together in close friendship. Jonathan loved David as much as he did his own life.

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

3 Jonathan made a covenant with David, for he loved him as much as he did his own life.

4 Jonathan took off the robe he was wearing and gave it to David, along with the rest of his gear, including his sword, his bow, and even his belt.