In 1 Samuel 17:55-58 we see how king Saul responds to David’s victory over Goliath. The king’s only concern appears to be with the boy’s skills as a warrior. He wanted to know the name of the father he was going to that his son had “enlisted” in the army of Israel. But prince Jonathan saw something different in David. In the first few verses of chapter 18 Jonathan is befriending David and putting royal robe on the boy. It seems that Jonathan has found another warrior who trusts in the God of Israel to provide the victories. The same faith that Jonathan has shown before (1 Sam 14:4-14). Jonathan also must have seen the humility in David. In 18:23 David speaks of his humble position and aspires to nothing. What better friend and comrade could a prince have then a warrior who did not seek to overthrow his king?
Stuart
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