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Saul retained David[a] 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.[b] 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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Footnotes

  1. 1 Samuel 18:2 tn Heb “him”; the referent (David) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
  2. 1 Samuel 18:3 tn Heb “like his [own] soul.”