New American Standard Bible

1 Samuel 18:1-3 New American Standard Bible (NASB)

1. Now it came about when he had finished speaking to Saul, that the soul of Jonathan was knit to the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as himself.

2. Saul took him that day and did not let him return to his father's house.

3. Then Jonathan made a covenant with David because he loved him as himself.