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Jonathan

The prince who gave his throne to his best friend.

The story

1. Two men against a garrison 1 Sam 14:1-14

   With only his armor-bearer, he attacks a Philistine outpost: “Nothing can hinder the Lord from saving by many or by few.”

2. The covenant 1 Sam 18:1-4

   He loves David as his own soul and gives him his robe, armor, sword, and bow.

3. Standing up for David 1 Sam 19:4-7

   He talks his father out of killing David and brings David back to court.

4. The spear 1 Sam 20:30-34

   When he defends David again, Saul curses him and hurls a spear at his own son.

5. Strength in the wilderness 1 Sam 23:16-18

   He finds David in hiding and “strengthened his hand in God.”

6. Gilboa 1 Sam 31:2

   He dies in battle beside his father, loyal to both to the end.

Key verses

“You shall be king over Israel, and I shall be next to you.” 1 Samuel 23:17 (ESV)

Read together: 1 Sam 14:1-14 · 1 Sam 18:1-4 · 1 Sam 19:4-7 · 1 Sam 20:30-34 · 1 Sam 23:16-18 · 1 Sam 31:2

Questions to sit with

1. Who would I have to step aside for to be truly glad for them?
2. Where am I keeping the peace when I should be telling the truth?

Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible, © 2001 by Crossway. Used by permission.