Saul’s Growing Fear of David

18 After David had finished talking with Saul, Jonathan^(A) became one in spirit with David, and he loved^(B) him as himself.^(C)

³ And Jonathan made a covenant^(A) with David because he loved him as himself.

¹⁷ And Jonathan had David reaffirm his oath^(A) out of love for him, because he loved him as he loved himself.