NET Bible
"Jonathan made a covenant with David, for he loved him as much as he did his own life."
— 1 Samuel 18:3, NET Bible
“Then Jonathan and David made a covenant, because he loved him as his own soul.”
“Then Jonathan and David made a covenant, because he loved him as his own soul. ”
“Then Jonathan and David made a covenant, because he loved him as his own soul.”
“And David and Jonathan made a covenant, for he loved him as his own soul.”
“Then Jonathan and David made an agreement together, because of Jonathan's love for David.”
“Then Jonathan and David made a covenant, because he loved him as his own soul.”
Saul Comes to Fear David 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.
Saul retained David on that day and did not allow him to return to his father’s house.
Jonathan made a covenant with David, for he loved him as much as he did his own life.
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.
On every mission on which Saul sent him, David achieved success. So Saul appointed him over the men of war. This pleased not only all the army, but also Saul’s servants.
When the men arrived after David returned from striking down the Philistine, the women from all the cities of Israel came out singing and dancing to meet King Saul. They were happy as they played their tambourines and three-stringed instruments.