Joash Crowned and Jonathan Giving David His Swordby KalebRosendahl

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.

Jonathan and David were joined in a sacred covenant bond of brotherly friendship, with Jonathan loving David deeply. Jonathan expressed that union by stripping off the robe that was upon him and giving David his robe and his other garments, along with his weapons, even his sword and his bow and his girdle. Their lasting loyalty in that friendship was part of God's providence, by which Jonathan would help preserve David's life when Saul tried to kill him.