1 Samuel 18:4 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Bible Comments

Jonathan stripped himself of the robe that was upon him This he did that he might do honour to, as well as show his affection for, David. For it is probable that David was before clothed in a rustic habit, not fit to appear in at court.

1 Samuel 18:4

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.