1 Samuel 18:4

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.

Cross-references

In Genesis 41:42, Pharaoh clothes Joseph in royal garments, similar to Jonathan giving David his robe—both symbolize transfer of honor and authority.

In 2 Samuel 1:22, David's lament praises the very bow and sword Jonathan gave him — a direct link to their covenant.

Esther 6:8 Parallel

Esther 6:8 describes honoring a man with the king's robe, echoing Jonathan's act of giving his royal robe to David as a sign of favor.

Luke 15:22 Parallel

In Luke 15:22, the father's gift of a robe to the prodigal son mirrors Jonathan's gift to David — both signify honor and restoration.