1 Samuel

Jonathan: David’s Friend of Faith, Hope, and Love

Season 9 Episode 12 35:19

In 1 Samuel 20 and 21, David is on the run from Saul a man who should love him. Saul is his wife’s father, his best friend Jonathan’s father, and his king, the king whom David loyally served and even risked his life for. And as you would expect, David is frustrated. Every military action he has taken has been to serve Israel. Why is Saul doing this? What is he supposed to do? Fight back or just dodge spears forever? How is this affecting the army and the people? What must they be thinking? It looks bad for Saul.

1 Samuel 20-21: Jonathan: David’s Friend of Faith, Hope, and Love

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David needs to know. Is it safe to stay, or should he go? He needs direction. David needs support. He needs a friend. A friend he can trust who understands God, Saul, and the politics of this complicated situation. He turns to Jonathan.