1 Samuel 18:1–3

DAVID’S SUCCESS

18 When David had finished speaking with Saul, Jonathan was bound to David in close friendship,H and loved him as much as he loved himself.v 2 Saul kept David with him from that day on and did not let him return to his father’s house.

3 Jonathan made a covenant with Davidw because he loved him as much as himself.

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H	Lit the life of Jonathan was bound to the life of David
v	1 Sa 20:17 2 Sa 1:26
w	1 Sa 20:8 1 Sa 20:16 1 Sa 23:18