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class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/18.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/1_samuel/18.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Jonathan took off the robe he was wearing and gave it to David, along with his tunic, and even his sword, his bow and his belt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_samuel/18.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Jonathan sealed the pact by taking off his robe and giving it to David, together with his tunic, sword, bow, and belt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_samuel/18.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And Jonathan stripped himself of the robe that was on him and gave it to David, and his armor, and even his sword and his bow and his belt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/18.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />And Jonathan removed the robe he was wearing and gave it to David, along with his tunic, his sword, his bow, and his belt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/18.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Jonathan stripped himself of the robe that <i>was</i> upon him, and gave it to David, and his garments, even to his sword, and to his bow, and to his girdle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/18.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And Jonathan took off the robe that <i>was</i> on him and gave it to David, with his armor, even to his sword and his bow and his belt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/18.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Jonathan stripped himself of the robe that was on him and gave it to David, with his military gear, including his sword, his bow, and his belt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/18.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Jonathan stripped himself of the robe that was on him and gave it to David, with his armor, including his sword and his bow and his belt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/18.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And Jonathan stripped himself of the robe that was on him and gave it to David, with his armor, including his sword and his bow and his belt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_samuel/18.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And Jonathan stripped himself of the robe that was on him and gave it to David, with his armor, even his sword and his bow and his belt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_samuel/18.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Jonathan stripped himself of the outer robe that he was wearing and gave it to David, with his armor, including his sword, his bow, and his belt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_samuel/18.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Jonathan removed the robe he was wearing and gave it to David, along with his military tunic, his sword, his bow, and his belt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/18.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Jonathan removed the robe he was wearing and gave it to David, along with his military tunic, his sword, his bow, and his belt. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_samuel/18.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Jonathan stripped himself of the robe that was upon him, and gave it to David, and his apparel, even to his sword, and to his bow, and to his girdle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_samuel/18.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Jonathan took off the robe that he was wearing and gave it to David. He also gave him his military clothes, his sword, his bow and arrows, and his belt. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_samuel/18.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Jonathan stripped himself of the robe that was upon him, and gave it to David, and his apparel, even to his sword, and to his bow, and to his girdle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_samuel/18.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Jonathan took off the coat he had on and gave it to David along with his battle tunic, his sword, his bow, and his belt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_samuel/18.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />He took off the robe he was wearing and gave it to David, together with his armor and also his sword, bow, and belt. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_samuel/18.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Jonathan took off the robe that he had on and gave it to David, along with his coat, his sword, his bow, and his belt. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_samuel/18.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And Jonathan removed the robe he was wearing and gave it to David, along with his tunic, his sword, his bow, and his belt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_samuel/18.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Jonathan took off the robe he was wearing and gave it to David, along with the rest of his gear, including his sword, his bow, and even his belt. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_samuel/18.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Jonathan stripped himself of the robe that was on him, and gave it to David, and his armor, and even his sword and his bow and his belt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_samuel/18.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Jonathan stripped himself of the robe that was upon him, and gave it to David, and his garments, even to his sword, and to his bow, and to his girdle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_samuel/18.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Jonathan stripped himself of the robe that was on him and gave it to David with his clothing, even including his sword, his bow, and his sash. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_samuel/18.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and Jonathan strips himself of the upper robe which [is] on him, and gives it to David, and his long robe, even to his sword, and to his bow, and to his girdle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_samuel/18.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and Jonathan strippeth himself of the upper robe which is upon him, and giveth it to David, and his long robe, even unto his sword, and unto his bow, and unto his girdle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_samuel/18.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Jonathan will strip off the upper garment which is upon him and will give it to David, and his garments, and even to his sword, and even to his bow, and even to his girdle.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_samuel/18.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And Jonathan stripped himself of the coat with which he was clothed, and gave it to David, and the rest of his garments, even to his sword, and to his bow, and to his girdle. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/18.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And Jonathan took off the coat that he was wearing, and he gave it to David, with the rest of his garments, even to his sword and bow, and even his belt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_samuel/18.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Jonathan took off the cloak he was wearing and handed it over to David, along with his military dress, even his sword, bow, and belt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/18.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Jonathan stripped himself of the robe that he was wearing, and gave it to David, and his armor, and even his sword and his bow and his belt.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_samuel/18.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And Jonathan stripped himself of the robe that was upon him and gave it to David, and his garments, even to his sword and his bow and his girdle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/18.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Jonathan stripped the robe which was on him and he gave it to David, and the garments that were on him, unto his sword and his bow and his girdle<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_samuel/18.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And Jonathan stripped himself of the robe that was upon him, and gave it to David, and his apparel, even to his sword, and to his bow, and to his girdle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_samuel/18-4.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/H8oQfYUMRZg?start=5254" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/18.htm">Jonathan Befriends David</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">3</span>Then Jonathan made a covenant with David because he loved him as himself. <span class="reftext">4</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3083.htm" title="3083: yə·hō·w·nā·ṯān (N-proper-ms) -- From Yhovah and nathan; Jehovah-given; Jehonathan, the name of four Israelites.">And Jonathan</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6584.htm" title="6584: way·yiṯ·paš·šêṭ (Conj-w:: V-Hitpael-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To strip off, make a dash, raid. A primitive root; to spread out; by analogy, to strip.">removed</a> <a href="/hebrew/4598.htm" title="4598: ham·mə·‘îl (Art:: N-ms) -- A robe. From ma'al in the sense of covering; a robe.">the robe</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ā·lāw (Prep:: 3ms) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">he was wearing</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: way·yit·tə·nê·hū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms:: 3ms) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">and gave</a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: lə·ḏā·wiḏ (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">it to David,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4055.htm" title="4055: ū·mad·dāw (Conj-w:: N-mpc:: 3ms) -- Or med; from madad; properly, extent, i.e. Height; also a measure; by implication, a vesture; also a carpet.">along with his tunic,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5704.htm" title="5704: wə·‘aḏ- (Conj-w:: Prep) -- As far as, even to, up to, until, while. Properly, the same as ad; as far as, whether of space or time or degree."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2719.htm" title="2719: ḥar·bōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- A sword. From charab; drought; also a cutting instrument, as a knife, sword, or other sharp implement.">his sword,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5704.htm" title="5704: wə·‘aḏ- (Conj-w:: Prep) -- As far as, even to, up to, until, while. Properly, the same as ad; as far as, whether of space or time or degree."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7198.htm" title="7198: qaš·tōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- A bow. From qashah in the original sense of bending: a bow, for shooting or the iris.">his bow,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5704.htm" title="5704: wə·‘aḏ- (Conj-w:: Prep) -- As far as, even to, up to, until, while. Properly, the same as ad; as far as, whether of space or time or degree."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2290.htm" title="2290: ḥă·ḡō·rōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- A belt, girdle. Or chagor; and chagowrah; or chagorah; from chagar; a belt.">and his belt.</a> </span><div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/41-42.htm">Genesis 41:42</a></span><br />Then Pharaoh removed the signet ring from his finger, put it on Joseph’s finger, clothed him in garments of fine linen, and placed a gold chain around his neck.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/10-15.htm">2 Kings 10:15</a></span><br />When he left there, he found Jehonadab son of Rechab, who was coming to meet him. Jehu greeted him and asked, “Is your heart as true to mine as my heart is to yours?” “It is!” Jehonadab replied. “If it is,” said Jehu, “give me your hand.” So he gave him his hand, and Jehu helped him into his chariot,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/11-10.htm">2 Kings 11:10</a></span><br />Then the priest gave to the commanders of hundreds the spears and shields of King David from the house of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/11-12.htm">2 Kings 11:12</a></span><br />Then Jehoiada brought out the king’s son, put the crown on him, presented him with the Testimony, and proclaimed him king. They anointed him, and the people clapped their hands and declared, “Long live the king!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/13-15.htm">2 Kings 13:15-17</a></span><br />Elisha told him, “Take a bow and some arrows.” So Jehoash took a bow and some arrows. / Then Elisha said to the king of Israel, “Put your hand on the bow.” So the king put his hand on the bow, and Elisha put his hands on the king’s hands. / “Open the east window,” said Elisha. So he opened it and Elisha said, “Shoot!” So he shot. And Elisha declared: “This is the LORD’s arrow of victory, the arrow of victory over Aram, for you shall strike the Arameans in Aphek until you have put an end to them.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/23-7.htm">2 Kings 23:7</a></span><br />He also tore down the quarters of the male shrine prostitutes that were in the house of the LORD, where the women had woven tapestries for Asherah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/esther/6-8.htm">Esther 6:8-9</a></span><br />have them bring a royal robe that the king himself has worn and a horse on which the king himself has ridden—one with a royal crest placed on its head. / Let the robe and the horse be entrusted to one of the king’s most noble princes. Let them array the man the king wants to honor and parade him on the horse through the city square, proclaiming before him, ‘This is what is done for the man whom the king is delighted to honor!’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/29-14.htm">Job 29:14</a></span><br />I put on righteousness, and it clothed me; justice was my robe and my turban.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/61-10.htm">Isaiah 61:10</a></span><br />I will rejoice greatly in the LORD, my soul will exult in my God; for He has clothed me with garments of salvation and wrapped me in a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom wears a priestly headdress, as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/3-4.htm">Zechariah 3:4</a></span><br />So the angel said to those standing before him, “Take off his filthy clothes!” Then he said to Joshua, “See, I have removed your iniquity, and I will clothe you with splendid robes.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/27-28.htm">Matthew 27:28-31</a></span><br />They stripped Him and put a scarlet robe on Him. / And they twisted together a crown of thorns and set it on His head. They put a staff in His right hand, knelt down before Him, and mocked Him, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!” / Then they spit on Him and took the staff and struck Him on the head repeatedly. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/15-17.htm">Mark 15:17-20</a></span><br />They dressed Him in a purple robe, twisted together a crown of thorns, and set it on His head. / And they began to salute Him: “Hail, King of the Jews!” / They kept striking His head with a staff and spitting on Him. And they knelt down and bowed before Him. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/15-22.htm">Luke 15:22</a></span><br />But the father said to his servants, ‘Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/19-2.htm">John 19:2-5</a></span><br />The soldiers twisted together a crown of thorns, set it on His head, and dressed Him in a purple robe. / And they went up to Him again and again, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!” and slapping Him in the face. / Once again Pilate came out and said to the Jews, “Look, I am bringing Him out to you to let you know that I find no basis for a charge against Him.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/9-17.htm">Acts 9:17-19</a></span><br />So Ananias went to the house, and when he arrived, he placed his hands on Saul. “Brother Saul,” he said, “the Lord Jesus, who appeared to you on the road as you were coming here, has sent me so that you may see again and be filled with the Holy Spirit.” / At that instant, something like scales fell from Saul’s eyes, and his sight was restored. He got up and was baptized, / and after taking some food, he regained his strength. And he spent several days with the disciples in Damascus.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Jonathan stripped himself of the robe that was on him, and gave it to David, and his garments, even to his sword, and to his bow, and to his girdle.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/41-42.htm">Genesis 41:42</a></b></br> And Pharaoh took off his ring from his hand, and put it upon Joseph's hand, and arrayed him in vestures of fine linen, and put a gold chain about his neck;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/esther/6-8.htm">Esther 6:8,9</a></b></br> Let the royal apparel be brought which the king <i>useth</i> to wear, and the horse that the king rideth upon, and the crown royal which is set upon his head: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/61-10.htm">Isaiah 61:10</a></b></br> I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh <i>himself</i> with ornaments, and as a bride adorneth <i>herself</i> with her jewels.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/17-39.htm">Apparel</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-54.htm">Armor</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-50.htm">Band</a> <a href="/exodus/12-11.htm">Belt</a> <a href="/ruth/3-3.htm">Body</a> <a href="/1_samuel/15-25.htm">Bow</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-39.htm">Clothing</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-3.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-39.htm">Dress</a> <a href="/judges/21-10.htm">Including</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-3.htm">Jonathan</a> <a href="/joshua/5-4.htm">Military</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-39.htm">Robe</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-30.htm">Round</a> <a href="/leviticus/16-4.htm">Sash</a> <a href="/numbers/20-28.htm">Stripped</a> <a href="/numbers/20-28.htm">Strippeth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-51.htm">Sword</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-39.htm">Tunic</a> <a href="/1_samuel/9-24.htm">Upper</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-3.htm">Wearing</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/27-9.htm">Apparel</a> <a href="/1_samuel/31-4.htm">Armor</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-29.htm">Band</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-11.htm">Belt</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-1.htm">Body</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-20.htm">Bow</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-13.htm">Clothing</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-5.htm">David</a> <a href="/2_samuel/12-4.htm">Dress</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-18.htm">Including</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-1.htm">Jonathan</a> <a href="/2_samuel/5-2.htm">Military</a> <a href="/1_samuel/24-4.htm">Robe</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-11.htm">Round</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-11.htm">Sash</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-24.htm">Stripped</a> <a href="/psalms/29-9.htm">Strippeth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/21-8.htm">Sword</a> <a href="/ezra/9-3.htm">Tunic</a> <a href="/1_samuel/28-14.htm">Upper</a> <a href="/1_samuel/28-14.htm">Wearing</a><div class="vheading2">1 Samuel 18</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/18-1.htm">Jonathan befriends David</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/18-5.htm">Saul envies his praise</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/18-10.htm">seeks to kill him in his fury</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/18-12.htm">fears him for his good success</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/18-17.htm">offers him his daughters for snare</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/18-23.htm">David persuaded to be the king's son-in-law, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/18-25.htm">gives two hundred foreskins of the Philistines for Michal's dowry</a></span><br><span class="reftext">28. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/18-28.htm">Saul's hatred and David's glory increase</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In ancient Israel, a robe was a symbol of one's status and identity. By giving his robe to David, Jonathan is symbolically transferring his own status as the king's son and heir to David, acknowledging David's future role in God's plan. This act of humility and selflessness is reminiscent of Christ's humility, as seen in <a href="/philippians/2-7.htm">Philippians 2:7</a>, where Jesus "made himself nothing" by taking on the nature of a servant.<p><b>and gave it to David</b><br>The giving of the robe is a covenantal gesture, indicating a bond of loyalty and friendship. In the cultural context of the time, such an act would be seen as a pledge of support and alliance. This covenant between Jonathan and David is a precursor to the New Covenant established by Jesus, highlighting themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and love.<p><b>along with his tunic</b><br>The tunic was an essential garment, worn close to the body. By giving his tunic, Jonathan is offering something personal and intimate, further solidifying the bond between him and David. This act can be seen as a type of Christ's offering of Himself, as He clothes believers in righteousness (<a href="/isaiah/61-10.htm">Isaiah 61:10</a>).<p><b>his sword</b><br>The sword represents power and protection. By giving his sword to David, Jonathan is entrusting David with his own means of defense and authority. This gesture foreshadows the spiritual armor that believers are called to take up in <a href="/ephesians/6-17.htm">Ephesians 6:17</a>, where the "sword of the Spirit" is the Word of God.<p><b>his bow</b><br>The bow, a weapon of warfare, symbolizes strength and skill. Jonathan's gift of his bow to David signifies his recognition of David's role as a warrior chosen by God. This act parallels the spiritual battles faced by believers, as described in <a href="/2_corinthians/10-4.htm">2 Corinthians 10:4</a>, where the weapons of warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power.<p><b>and his belt</b><br>The belt was used to secure garments and weapons, symbolizing readiness and preparedness. By giving his belt, Jonathan is equipping David for the challenges ahead. This is akin to the "belt of truth" mentioned in <a href="/ephesians/6-14.htm">Ephesians 6:14</a>, which is part of the full armor of God that believers are encouraged to wear.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jonathan.htm">Jonathan</a></b><br>The son of King Saul, known for his deep friendship with David. Jonathan's actions in this verse demonstrate his loyalty and love for David, as well as his recognition of David's future as king.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The young shepherd who had been anointed by Samuel to be the future king of Israel. At this point in the account, David is gaining favor in Saul's court and forming a close bond with Jonathan.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/saul's_court.htm">Saul's Court</a></b><br>The setting of this event, where David is serving King Saul after his victory over Goliath. This is a place of political tension and divine orchestration, as God is preparing David for kingship.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_robe_and_weapons.htm">The Robe and Weapons</a></b><br>Symbolic items that Jonathan gives to David, representing Jonathan's recognition of David's future role and his own submission to God's plan.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/s/selflessness_and_sacrifice.htm">Selflessness and Sacrifice</a></b><br>Jonathan's actions exemplify true friendship and selflessness. Believers are called to put others' needs before their own, reflecting Christ's love.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/recognizing_god's_plan.htm">Recognizing God's Plan</a></b><br>Jonathan's willingness to give up his royal garments signifies his acceptance of God's plan for David. We should seek to discern and support God's will in the lives of others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/covenant_relationships.htm">Covenant Relationships</a></b><br>The bond between Jonathan and David is a model for covenantal relationships, characterized by loyalty, love, and mutual support.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_clothing.htm">Symbolism of Clothing</a></b><br>In biblical times, clothing often symbolized identity and status. Jonathan's act of giving his robe to David signifies a transfer of honor and recognition of David's future role.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_samuel_18.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 18</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/do_findings_confirm_1_samuel_18_events.htm">Are there any historical or archaeological findings that confirm or challenge the events and relationships mentioned in 1 Samuel 18?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_critics_explain_david's_lament.htm">2 Samuel 1:26: How do critics reconcile David’s intense lament for Jonathan with cultural norms of warfare and rivalry at the time?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_do_saul,_jonathan,_and_david_teach.htm">What lessons do Saul, Jonathan, and David's lives teach?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/was_david's_'ten_thousands'_song_true.htm">1 Samuel 18:5-7: Did the women's song about David killing 'ten thousands' reflect historical reality or an exaggeration?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_samuel/18.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(4) <span class= "bld">Gave it to David.</span>--It has been suggested that the reason of this gift was to enable his friend David--then poorly clad--to appear at his father's court in a fitting dress; but this kind of present was usual among friends in those remote ages. Glaucus and Diomed, for instance, exchanged armour of a very different value.<p>"Now change we arms, and prove to either host<p>We guard the friendship of the line we boast.<p>* * * * * *<p>For Diomed's brass arms, of mean device,<p>For which nine oxen paid (a vulgar price),<p>He gave his own of gold, divinely wrought:<p>A hundred beeves the shining purchase bought."<p><span class= "ital">Iliad, vi.</span> 286?295.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/18-4.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">And Jonathan</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוֹנָתָ֗ן</span> <span class="translit">(yə·hō·w·nā·ṯān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3083.htm">Strong's 3083: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jonathan -- 'the LORD has given', the name of a number of Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">removed</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּתְפַּשֵּׁ֣ט</span> <span class="translit">(way·yiṯ·paš·šêṭ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6584.htm">Strong's 6584: </a> </span><span class="str2">To strip off, make a dash, raid</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the robe</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמְּעִיל֙</span> <span class="translit">(ham·mə·‘îl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4598.htm">Strong's 4598: </a> </span><span class="str2">A robe</span><br /><br /><span class="word">he was wearing</span><br /><span class="heb">עָלָ֔יו</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·lāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and gave</span><br /><span class="heb">וַֽיִּתְּנֵ֖הוּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yit·tə·nê·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> </span><span class="str2">To give, put, set</span><br /><br /><span class="word">it to David,</span><br /><span class="heb">לְדָוִ֑ד</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḏā·wiḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> </span><span class="str2">David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse</span><br /><br /><span class="word">along with his tunic,</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמַדָּ֕יו</span> <span class="translit">(ū·mad·dāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4055.htm">Strong's 4055: </a> </span><span class="str2">Extent, height, a measure, a vesture, a carpet</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his sword,</span><br /><span class="heb">חַרְבּ֥וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(ḥar·bōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2719.htm">Strong's 2719: </a> </span><span class="str2">Drought, a cutting instrument, as a, knife, sword</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his bow,</span><br /><span class="heb">קַשְׁתּ֖וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(qaš·tōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7198.htm">Strong's 7198: </a> </span><span class="str2">A bow, for, shooting, the iris</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and his belt.</span><br /><span class="heb">חֲגֹרֽוֹ׃</span> <span class="translit">(ḥă·ḡō·rōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2290.htm">Strong's 2290: </a> </span><span class="str2">A belt, girdle</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/18-4.htm">1 Samuel 18:4 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_samuel/18-4.htm">1 Samuel 18:4 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_samuel/18-4.htm">1 Samuel 18:4 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/18-4.htm">1 Samuel 18:4 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/18-4.htm">1 Samuel 18:4 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/18-4.htm">1 Samuel 18:4 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/18-4.htm">1 Samuel 18:4 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/18-4.htm">1 Samuel 18:4 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/18-4.htm">1 Samuel 18:4 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_samuel/18-4.htm">1 Samuel 18:4 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_samuel/18-4.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 18:4 Jonathan stripped himself of the robe that (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/18-3.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 18:3"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 18:3" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/18-5.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 18:5"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 18:5" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>