1Sa 18:3, 2Sa 1:26 | ESV | STEP | Then Jonathan made a covenant with David , because he loved him as his own soul .

a[See ver. 1 above]

1 Samuel 18:3

3 Then Jonathan made a covenant with David, because ^ahe loved him as his own soul.

2 Samuel 1:26

26 I am distressed for you, my brother Jonathan;
very pleasant have you been to me;
^byour love to me was extraordinary,
surpassing the love of women.