David Meets Jonathan 1 Samuel 18:1-5
n When he had made an end to speaking-David at the Presentation to Saul
n The soul of Jonathan was knit with the soul of David-Knit means Knotted or Tied Together Firmly so As to Hold
n How Close in Age Were David & Jonathan?
n We Think Our Friends Must Be Near Our Own Age
n More Important, Our Friends Must Have an Equal Commitment to God
n Who Was Jonathan?
n Saul’s First Born Son
n Destined for the Throne of Israel
n Mighty With a Bow (2 Sam 1:22)
n Stood Up to His Violent Father (20:27)
n Inspired His Armor Bearer in Attacking The Philistines Alone
n Commanded a Thousand Plus Men in Attacking the Philistines (1 Sam 14:13)
n He Enjoyed Greater Popularity Than His Father (1 Sam 14:44)
n Jonathan loved (ahab) him as his own soul-Manly Affection (Ps 18:19-27)
n David & Jonathan Had Much in Common:
n Both Courageous & Capable Warriors
n Both Possessed Faith in the Lord
n Both Initiated Faith-Motivated Attacks
n No more home-He Was Established as a Permanent Resident at Court
n A covenant-Friendship or Brotherhood Sworn Before Witnesses
n The Two Friends Covenanted that:
n When David Became King, Jonathan Would be Second in Command (20:16-17)
n David Covenanted to Protect Jonathan’s Family From Being Slain
n Most Notable Was the Welcoming Attitude of Jonathan
n Stripped himself-Jonathan Gave His Official Garments & Armor to David
n Making David a Friend & Equal
n Acknowledging That David Would One Day Take His Place (Esther 6:8)
n David went out-Military Expeditions
n Behaved himself wisely-Success is the Result of Wise Conduct & Signifies to Prosper
n Saul set him over the men of war-Temporary Command of Larger Groups of Men
n He was accepted-No Envy, Why?
n Because Promotion Was Merited
n Because David Kept the Words of the Sinai Covenant (Deut. 29:9)