1 Samuel 18:3 New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition) 3 And Jonʹa·than and David made a covenant,+ because he loved him as himself.*+ 1 Samuel 20:17 New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition) 17 So Jonʹa·than had David swear again by his love for him, for he loved him as he loved himself.*+