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The Message. Jonathan and David—Soul Friends. 18 By the time David had finished reporting to Saul, Jonathan was deeply impressed with David—an immediate bond was forged between them. He became totally committed to David. From that point on he would be David’s number-one advocate and friend.
The Message. Jonathan and David—Soul Friends. 18 By the time David had finished reporting to Saul, Jonathan was deeply impressed with David—an immediate bond was forged between them. He became totally committed to David. From that point on he would be David’s number-one advocate and friend.
1 Samuel 18:1 - Now it came about when he had finished speaking to Saul, that the soul of Jonathan was knit to the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as himself.
David and Jonathan's Friendship. 18 As soon as he had finished speaking to Saul, the soul of Jonathan was knit to the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul. 2 And Saul took him that day and would not let him return to his father's house. 3 Then Jonathan made a covenant with David, because he loved him as his own soul. 4 And ...
Jun 30, 2023 · David was chosen by God and appointed to replace Saul as king of Israel instead of Jonathan, and still Jonathan loved David (20:31). Only a true friend could make this statement: “You will be king over Israel, and I will be second to you” (23:17).
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Saul eventually sinks into madness and ruin, and he’s killed in a grisly battle with the Philistines (1 Samuel 30-31 ). Even then, David is grieved by the death of his enemy. He even writes a beautiful poem to honor the memory of Saul and his son Jonathan, David’s beloved friend (2 Samuel 1 ).
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Jan 4, 2022 · During David’s reign, after Saul’s and Jonathan’s deaths, David sought out anyone who remained of the house of Saul to whom he could show kindness for Jonathan’s sake (2 Samuel 9:1). Clearly, both men greatly cared for one another and honored one another.
