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1 After David had finished talking with Saul, he met Jonathan, the king’s son. There was an immediate bond between them, for Jonathan loved David.
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After David had finished talking with Saul, Jonathan became one in spirit with David, and he loved him as himself.
2 From that day on Saul kept David with him and wouldn’t let him return home.
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From that day Saul kept David with him and did not let him return home to his family.
3 And Jonathan made a solemn pact with David, because he loved him as he loved himself.
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And Jonathan made a covenant with David because he loved him as himself.
4 Jonathan sealed the pact by taking off his robe and giving it to David, together with his tunic, sword, bow, and belt.
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Jonathan took off the robe he was wearing and gave it to David, along with his tunic, and even his sword, his bow and his belt.
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