In 1 Samuel 18:1, Jonathan's soul was knit to David's — the emotional foundation that leads to the formal covenant in verse 3.

1 Samuel 20:8-17 details the covenant Jonathan made here, including promises of loyalty and protection.

1 Samuel 20:42 reaffirms the covenant sworn here, blessing David and reminding of their bond.

In 1 Samuel 23:18, they renew the covenant before the Lord, reaffirming their bond while Saul hunts David.

In 1 Samuel 20:16, Jonathan makes a covenant with David's house — extending the bond to future generations beyond their own lives.

In 1 Samuel 20:17, Jonathan makes David swear again because of his love — reiterating the covenant with emphasis on love.

In 1 Samuel 20:41, David and Jonathan weep and kiss before parting — the emotional depth and sorrow tied to their covenant bond.

In 1 Samuel 22:8, Saul directly references this covenant between Jonathan and David, lamenting that no one told him.

In 2 Samuel 9:1-3, David seeks to show kindness to Jonathan's heir for Jonathan's sake, fulfilling the covenant's spirit after Jonathan's death.

In 2 Samuel 21:7, David spares Mephibosheth because of the oath between Jonathan and David, showing the covenant's protective power.

Proverbs 17:17 describes a friend who loves at all times, perfectly exemplifying Jonathan's covenant love for David.

In 1 Chronicles 12:17, David seeks a covenant of friendship with warriors, echoing the bond Jonathan initiated with David.