Supernatural Friendship

A look at “Supernatural Friendship” (David & Jonathan) (I Samuel 18 – 23)

I Samuel 18:1

(Deep Abiding Love & Honor) “…the soul of Jonathan was knit to the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul.”

(Promise and Fidelity)

I Samuel 18:3

“Then Jonathan and David made a covenant, because he loved him as his own soul.”

(Abundant Giving and Provision)

I Samuel 18:4

“And Jonathan took off the robe that was on him and gave it to David, with his armor, even to his sword and his bow, and his belt.”

I Samuel 19:1

(Joy & Fellowship) “…but Jonathan, Saul‟s son, delighted much in David.”

(To Guard and Protect)

I Samuel 19:2

“So Jonathan told David, saying „My father Saul seeks to kill you. Therefore, please be on your guard until morning, and stay in a secret place and hide.‟”

(To Intercede for and Watch)

I Samuel 19:3

“And I will go out and stand beside my father in the field where you are, and I will speak with my father about you. Then what I observe, I will tell you.”

(Servanthood and Sacrifice)

I Samuel 20:4

“So Jonathan said to David, „Whatever you yourself desire, I will do it for you.‟”

(Defender of Honor)

I Samuel 20:32

“And Jonathan answered Saul his father and said to Him, „Why should he be killed? What has he done?‟”

(Perpetual Sacred Oath)

I Samuel 20:42

“Then Jonathan said to David, „Go in peace, since we have both sworn in the name of the Lord, saying, May the Lord be between you and me, and between Your descendants and my descendants, forever.‟”

(Encouragement)

I Samuel 23:16

“Then Jonathan, Saul‟s son, arose and went to David in the woods and strengthened his hand in God.”

The Legacy of True Friendship (II Samuel 1; 9) (Grief to Grace)

II Samuel 1:11-12 “Then David took hold of his own clothes and tore them… and they mourned and wept and fasted until evening for Saul and for Jonathan his son …” II Samuel 1:25

“How the mighty have fallen in the midst of the battle ! Jonathan was slain in your high places.”

II Samuel 1:26

“I am distressed for you, my brother Jonathan; you have been very pleasant to me; your love to me was wonderful, surpassing the (love) of women.”

II Samuel 9:7

“So David said to him (Mephibosheth), „Do not fear, for I will surely show you kindness for Jonathan your father‟s sake, and will restore to you all the land of Saul your grandfather, and you shall eat bread at my table continually.” (all scripture NKJ version)

D. McCarragher Nov. 16, 2000