'Loved' in the Bible

But he gave a double portion to Hannah, for he loved her even though the Lord had kept her from conceiving.

When David had finished speaking with Saul, Jonathan committed himself to David, and loved him as much as he loved himself.

Jonathan made a covenant with David because he loved him as much as himself.

But all Israel and Judah loved David because he was leading their troops.

Now Saul’s daughter Michal loved David, and when it was reported to Saul, it pleased him.

Saul realized that the Lord was with David and that his daughter Michal loved him,

Jonathan once again swore to David in his love for him, because he loved him as he loved himself.