1 Samuel 18:4 nasb — Jonathan stripped himself of the robe that was on him and gave it to David, with his armor, including his sword and his…

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"Jonathan stripped himself of the robe that was on him and gave it to David, with his armor, including his sword and his bow and his belt."

— 1 Samuel 18:4, NASB

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1 Samuel 18 — Context

1

Now it came about when he had finished speaking to Saul, that the soul of Jonathan was knit to the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as himself.

2

Saul took him that day and did not let him return to his father's house.

3

Then Jonathan made a covenant with David because he loved him as himself.

4

Jonathan stripped himself of the robe that was on him and gave it to David, with his armor, including his sword and his bow and his belt.

5

So David went out wherever Saul sent him, and prospered; and Saul set him over the men of war. And it was pleasing in the sight of all the people and also in the sight of Saul's servants.

6

It happened as they were coming, when David returned from killing the Philistine, that the women came out of all the cities of Israel, singing and dancing, to meet King Saul, with tambourines, with joy and with musical instruments.

7

The women sang as they played, and said, "Saul has slain his thousands, And David his ten thousands."

1 Samuel 18:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Samuel 18:4 say?
1 Samuel 18:4 in the NASB reads: “Jonathan stripped himself of the robe that was on him and gave it to David, with his armor, including his sword and his bow and his belt.”
Where is 1 Samuel 18:4 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 18:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 18, verse 4.
Who wrote 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Samuel, Nathan, and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.
What is the book of 1 Samuel about?
1 Samuel marks Israel's transition from judges to kings. It traces the births and ministries of the prophet Samuel, the rise and tragic fall of Saul as Israel's first king, and the anointing of the shepherd boy David, whose faith makes him a man after God's own heart.
What are the major themes of 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel explores themes including Kingship, Prophet, Faith vs. Fear, God's Sovereign Choice, Anointing. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Samuel 18:4.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 18:4 in?
1 Samuel 18:4 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Samuel 18:4?
1 Samuel 18:4 reads (NASB): “Jonathan stripped himself of the robe that was on him and gave it to David, with his armor, including his sword and his bow and his belt.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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