Friendship: David and Jonathan

After David had finished speaking with Saul, the souls of Jonathan and David were knit together, and Jonathan loved him as himself. …

Then David fled from Naioth in Ramah. He came to Jonathan and asked, “What have I done? What is my iniquity? How have I sinned against your father, that he wants to take my life?”

And Saul’s son Jonathan came to David in Horesh and strengthened his hand in God, …

Then David took up this lament for Saul and his son Jonathan, …

Then David asked, “Is there anyone left from the house of Saul to whom I can show kindness for the sake of Jonathan?” …