1 Samuel 18:2
Saul retained David on that day and did not allow him to return to his father’s house.
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- 1 Sam 17:15 : 15 David was going back and forth from Saul in order to care for his father’s sheep in Bethlehem.
- 1 Sam 16:21-23 : 21 David came to Saul and stood before him. Saul liked him a great deal, and he became his armor bearer. 22 Then Saul sent word to Jesse saying,“Let David be my servant, for I really like him.” 23 So whenever the spirit from God would come upon Saul, David would take his lyre and play it. This would bring relief to Saul and make him feel better. Then the evil spirit would leave him alone.
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1Saul Comes to Fear David When David had finished talking with Saul, Jonathan and David became bound together in close friendship. Jonathan loved David as much as he did his own life.
- 1 Sam 18:3-42 verses79%
3Jonathan made a covenant with David, for he loved him as much as he did his own life.
4Jonathan took off the robe he was wearing and gave it to David, along with the rest of his gear, including his sword, his bow, and even his belt.
- 1 Sam 19:1-44 verses77%
1Saul Repeatedly Attempts to Take David’s Life Then Saul told his son Jonathan and all his servants to kill David. But Saul’s son Jonathan liked David very much.
2So Jonathan told David,“My father Saul is trying to kill you. So be careful tomorrow morning. Find a hiding place and stay in seclusion.
3I will go out and stand beside my father in the field where you are. I will speak about you to my father. When I find out what the problem is, I will let you know.”
4So Jonathan spoke on David’s behalf to his father Saul. He said to him,“The king should not sin against his servant David, for he has not sinned against you. On the contrary, his actions have been very beneficial for you.
- 1 Sam 23:17-182 verses77%
17He said to him,“Don’t be afraid! For the hand of my father Saul cannot find you. You will rule over Israel, and I will be your second in command. Even my father Saul realizes this.”
18When the two of them had made a covenant before the LORD, David stayed on at Horesh, but Jonathan went to his house.
- 1 Sam 20:26-294 verses76%
26However, Saul said nothing about it that day, for he thought,“Something has happened to make him ceremonially unclean. Yes, he must be unclean.”
27But the next morning, the second day of the new moon, David’s place was still vacant. So Saul said to his son Jonathan,“Why has Jesse’s son not come to the meal yesterday or today?”
28Jonathan replied to Saul,“David urgently requested that he be allowed to go to Bethlehem.
29He said,‘Permit me to go, for we are having a family sacrifice in the city, and my brother urged me to be there. So now, if I have found favor with you, let me go to see my brothers.’ For that reason he has not come to the king’s table.”
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22David promised Saul this on oath. Then Saul went to his house, and David and his men went up to the stronghold.
- 1 Sam 19:6-72 verses75%
6Saul accepted Jonathan’s advice and took an oath,“As surely as the LORD lives, he will not be put to death.”
7Then Jonathan called David and told him all these things. Jonathan brought David to Saul, and he served him as he had done formerly.
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9So Saul was keeping an eye on David from that day onward.
- 1 Sam 18:11-133 verses75%
11and Saul threw the spear, thinking,“I’ll nail David to the wall!” But David escaped from him on two different occasions.
12So Saul feared David, because the LORD was with him but had departed from Saul.
13Saul removed David from his presence and made him a commanding officer. David led the army out to battle and back.
- 1 Sam 18:21-222 verses74%
21Saul said,“I will give her to him so that she may become a snare to him and the hand of the Philistines may be against him.” So Saul said to David,“Today is the second time for you to become my son-in-law.”
22Then Saul instructed his servants,“Tell David secretly,‘The king is pleased with you, and all his servants like you. So now become the king’s son-in-law.”
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1Then one day Jonathan son of Saul said to his armor bearer,“Come on, let’s go over to the Philistine garrison that is opposite us.” But he did not let his father know.
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42Then Saul said,“Cast the lot between me and my son Jonathan!” Jonathan was indicated by lot.
- 1 Sam 20:31-355 verses73%
31For as long as this son of Jesse is alive on the earth, you and your kingdom will not be established. Now, send some men and bring him to me. For he is as good as dead!”
32Jonathan responded to his father Saul,“Why should he be put to death? What has he done?”
33Then Saul threw his spear at Jonathan in order to strike him down. So Jonathan was convinced that his father had decided to kill David.
34Jonathan got up from the table enraged. He did not eat any food on that second day of the new moon, for he was upset that his father had humiliated David.
35The next morning Jonathan, along with a young servant, went out to the field to meet David.
- 1 Sam 20:16-172 verses73%
16and called David’s enemies to account.” So Jonathan made a covenant with the house of David.
17Jonathan once again took an oath with David, because he loved him. In fact Jonathan loved him as much as he did his own life.
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29Saul became even more afraid of him. Saul continued to be at odds with David from then on.
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17So Saul said to the army that was with him,“Muster the troops and see who is no longer with us.” When they mustered the troops, Jonathan and his armor bearer were not there.
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17David’s Tribute to Saul and Jonathan Then David chanted this lament over Saul and his son Jonathan.
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44Saul said,“God will punish me severely if Jonathan doesn’t die!”
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46Then Saul stopped chasing the Philistines, and the Philistines went back home.
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11Jonathan said to David,“Come on. Let’s go out to the field.”When the two of them had gone out into the field,
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22So on the day of the battle no sword or spear was to be found in the hand of anyone in the army that was with Saul and Jonathan. No one but Saul and his son Jonathan had them.
- 1 Sam 20:41-422 verses72%
41When the servant had left, David got up from beside the mound, knelt with his face to the ground, and bowed three times. Then they kissed each other and they both wept, especially David.
42Jonathan said to David,“Go in peace, for the two of us have sworn together in the name of the LORD saying,‘The LORD will be between me and you and between my descendants and your descendants forever.’”
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13But if my father intends to do you harm, may the LORD do all this and more to Jonathan, if I don’t let you know and send word to you so you can go safely on your way. May the LORD be with you, as he was with my father.
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2The Philistines stayed right on the heels of Saul and his sons. They struck down Saul’s sons Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malki-Shua.
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22From the blood of the slain, from the fat of warriors, the bow of Jonathan was not turned away. The sword of Saul never returned empty.
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7David restrained his men with these words and did not allow them to rise up against Saul. Then Saul left the cave and started down the road.
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12he went and took the bones of Saul and of his son Jonathan from the leaders of Jabesh Gilead.(They had secretly taken them from the plaza at Beth Shan. It was there that Philistines publicly exposed their corpses after they had killed Saul at Gilboa.)
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57So when David returned from striking down the Philistine, Abner took him and brought him before Saul. He still had the head of the Philistine in his hand.
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25Saul replied to David,“May you be rewarded, my son David! You will without question be successful!” So David went on his way, and Saul returned to his place.
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17Then Saul said to David,“Here’s my oldest daughter, Merab. I want to give her to you in marriage. Only be a brave warrior for me and fight the battles of the LORD.”For Saul thought,“There’s no need for me to raise my hand against him. Let it be the hand of the Philistines!”
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9Jonathan said,“Far be it from you to suggest this! If I were at all aware that my father had decided to harm you, wouldn’t I tell you about it?”
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52There was fierce war with the Philistines all the days of Saul. So whenever Saul saw anyone who was a warrior or a brave individual, he would conscript him.