I grieve for you, Jonathan my brother! Most dear have you been to me; More wondrous your love to me than the love of women.
And in his love for David, Jonathan renewed his oath to him, because he loved him as he loved himself.
Then Saul’s son, Jonathan, came down to David at Horesh and encouraged him in the Lord.
When the boy had gone, David rose from beside the mound and fell on his face to the ground three times in homage. They kissed each other and wept aloud together.
told him: “My father Saul is trying to kill you. Therefore, please be on your guard tomorrow morning; stay out of sight and remain in hiding.
How can the warriors have fallen, the weapons of war have perished!
There are friends who bring ruin, but there are true friends more loyal than a brother.