Good News Bible

1 Samuel 18:1-4 Good News Bible (GNB)

1. Saul and David finished their conversation. After that, Saul's son Jonathan was deeply attracted to David and came to love him as much as he loved himself.

2. Saul kept David with him from that day on and did not let him go back home.

3. Jonathan swore eternal friendship with David because of his deep affection for him.

4. He took off the robe he was wearing and gave it to David, together with his armour and also his sword, bow, and belt.