David had sought refuge with Samuel for a while. When Saul sent soldiers to take David the young king-to-be fled, probably to keep Samuel from danger. In presenting himself before Jonathan David placed his life in the prince’s hand. If he was guilty David would receive the punishment that he deserved. Jonathan and David both knew of David’s allegiance to king Saul. David sought to persuade Jonathan that he could find not safety in Saul’s army. Jonathan must have considered his father as still just and rejected David’s allegation. But as the next few days unfolded before his eyes Jonathan saw what his father had become; a politician determined to seek his place in history. When a leader stops being a servant to God and the people he intended to lead he becomes a tyrant. It must have been terribly sad for Jonathan and David to imagine that they would never spend time together again enjoying each other’s fellowship. As they parted for the last time Jonathan blessed David; “Go in peace.”
It took me about 13 minutes to read this passage.
Stuart
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