New English Translation
Saul Comes to Fear David
When David had finished talking with Saul, Jonathan and David became bound together in close friendship. Jonathan loved David as much as he did his own life.
New English Translation
Jonathan made a covenant with David, for he loved him as much as he did his own life.
New English Translation
Jonathan once again took an oath with David, because he loved him. In fact Jonathan loved him as much as he did his own life.