1 David finished talking with Saul. After that, Jonathan and David became close friends. Jonathan loved David just as he loved himself.
2 From that time on, Saul kept David with him. He didn't let him return to his father's home.
3 Jonathan made a covenant with David because he loved him just as he loved himself.
4 Jonathan took off the robe he was wearing and gave it to David. He also gave him his military clothes. He even gave him his sword, his bow and his belt.