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Jonathan’s robe

1 Samuel 18:1-4 (JDV)

1 Samuel 18:1 When David had finished speaking with Saul, Jonathan’s throat was bound to David’s throat in close friendship, and he cared for his throat as much as he cared for his own throat.
1 Samuel 18:2 Saul kept David with him from that day on and did not let him go back to his father’s house.
1 Samuel 18:3 Jonathan made a covenant with David because he cared for him as much as his own throat.
1 Samuel 18:4 Then Jonathan removed the robe he was wearing and gave it to David, along with his uniform tunic, his sword, his bow, and his belt.

Jonathan’s robe

Jonathan’s relationship with David immediately escalted into more than just friendship. His giving David his weapons and robe signify a sort of familial adoption. The robe signified an investment in David’s life. Their throats (meaning their lives) were bound to each other.

My prayer for you — brother or sister — is that you have friends committed to you like that.