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Saul, Jonathan & David

Saul, Jonathan & David. 1 Samuel 19 - 20. Saul Plans Murder But Jonathan Intercedes (19:1 – 6).

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Saul, Jonathan & David

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  1. Saul, Jonathan & David 1 Samuel 19 - 20

  2. Saul Plans Murder But Jonathan Intercedes (19:1 – 6) Saul’s envy over David’s popularity had resulted in four failed attempts to kill his “enemy.” His jealousy only intensified, enslaving him and poisoning his life, his relationship with God, and his future. Saul told his son Jonathan and all his servants to kill David. But Jonathan warned David. He argued with Saul that because David had not sinned against him, ordering David’s death was wrong. Since David had served his king well, Saul would be sinning against God by killing him. Convinced, Saul swore a vow not to kill David.

  3. David Is A Hero Again, Saul Breaks His Vow (19:7 – 17) Jonathan brought Saul and David together. Things appeared to be back to normal. But when the Philistines declared war again and David triumphed once more over them… The evil spirit that fed on Saul’s jealousy caused him to try again to kill David with a spear. He failed in his attempt, and sent men to spy on David’s house and kill him. Saul’s daughter, Michal (David’s wife), made a plan to save David’s life by letting him down from a window. Her plan worked, and David escaped.

  4. David’s Escape; Samuel’s Assist (19:18 – 24) David fled to Samuel. Samuel took David to a community of prophets whom he was mentoring. Through that community God protected David from Saul. As the prophets were singing songs of praise inspired by God’s Spirit, the men sent to capture David could not do so. Instead, God’s Spirit came on them and all thoughts of capture were gone as they praised God. Saul then sent other men on the mission, and the same thing happened. Finally Saul came, and he too prophesied!!

  5. David Pleas His Case To Jonathan (20:1 – 2) When David fled to God’s prophet, Samuel, his enemies could not harm him, because God intervened. Reacting from fear instead of trusting his Deliverer, David fled from God’s man to his friend Jonathan. As David pleaded his case to Jonathan, he did not sound like the same man who told Saul that God would deliver him from Goliath. Instead, he feared for his life. Jonathan denied that Saul wanted to kill David, reasoning he would have known about it.

  6. A Covenant Between Friends (20:18 – 23) David replied that Saul had not told him everything, adding, “there is only a step between me and death.” Jonathan promised to do all David asked. David and Jonathan reaffirmed their pledge of love and friendship for each other. Jonathan loved David as he loved himself. They made a plan to determine if David could safely return to Saul. Jonathan told David to look his signal in order to know if it was safe to return. Neither realized yet that David would never return to the king’s court.

  7. A Covenant Bond; A Friend’s Lie (20:24 – 29) Jonathan asked David to “not ever cut off your kindness from my family” (20:14), probably sensing that David will one day be king. Kings in those days often eliminated all family members of the previous dynasty in order to prevent any would-be rivals for the throne. When everyone gathers for dinner the next night, David’s absence doesn’t provoke Saul’s curiosity. He assumes David is not “prepared” for dinner. On the second night, Saul becomes concerned. Jonathan covers for David’s absence—saying that he went to Bethlehem on a family matter.

  8. Saul Gets Angry, David Runs For His Life (20:30 – 42) Saul reacted furiously, he screamed at Jonathan: “You son of a slut! I know that you have sided with David. You bring disgrace both on yourself and your mother! As long as David lives, you will never be king nor have a kingdom. Bring David here; he must die!” Jonathan stood up to his father, “Why should he be put to death? What has he done?” Saul threw his spear at Jonathan, trying to kill him. Jonathan stormed out and warned David. He was grieved at his father's shameful treatment of David. David left, fleeing from Saul & running for his life.

  9. Another Perspective On the Story: The Psalms Turn to Psalm 59. Notice the introduction to this psalm. When and why was it written? Read through this psalm. What feelings are expressed? How does David describe his enemies? How does David describe the LORD? What is the tension in this song —what is David wrestling with? How does he resolve this tension?

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