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1 Samuel 18:1-4 New English Translation (NET)

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.

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