Saul's hatred for David grew into an obsession. Jonathan was helpless as he watched his father descend into a king of madness, amassing his army and leading it around the country, seeking to destroy one innocent man. (1 Samuel 24:1, 2, 12-15; 26:20) Did Jonathan take part? Interestingly, the Scriptures never mention him in connection with any of those misguided campaigns. Jonathan's loyalty to Jehovah, to David and to his own oath of friendship made such a thing impossible.
His feelings for his young friend never changed. In time, he found a way to meet David again. It was in Horesh, which means "Wooded Place." Horesh was in a wild mountainous region likely a few miles southeast of Hebron. Why did Jonathan risk going out to see this fugitive? The Bible tells us that his motive was to help David "find strength in Jehovah." (1 Samue 23:16) How did Jonathan do so?
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