1 Samuel 18:3

18:3 Jonathan made a covenant with David, for he loved him as much as he did his own life. ¹ 

1 Samuel 18:2

18:2 Saul retained David ²  on that day and did not allow him to return to his father’s house.

1 Samuel 1:26

1:26 She said, “Just as surely as you are alive, my lord, I am the woman who previously stood here with you in order to pray to the Lord.

[18:3]  ¹ tn Heb “like his [own] soul.”

[18:2]  ² tn Heb “him”; the referent (David) has been specified in the translation for clarity.