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 :The content in the article states ""Some modern scholars and writers have interpreted the love between David and Jonathan as more intimate than platonic friendship."" and ""This interpretation views the bonds the men shared as romantic love, regardless of whether or not the relationship was physically consummated. Jonathan and David cared deeply about each other in a way that was arguably more tender and intimate than a platonic friendship."" This is supported by page 82-83 of Halpering, specifically: 
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 :The second sentence in particular is directly supported by the cited passage. If it were any more so, it would be a WP:COPYVIO. I think the word tender can be omitted though. We could also include this direct quote from Halperin, if it helps.-  "