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

14 If I am still alive, show me the steadfast love of the Lord, that I may not die; 15 ^aand do not cut off¹ your steadfast love from my house forever, when the Lord cuts off every one of the enemies of David from the face of the earth.” 16 And Jonathan made a covenant with the house of David, saying, ^b“May² the Lord take vengeance on David’s enemies.” 17 And Jonathan made David swear again by his love for him, ^cfor he loved him as he loved his own soul.