4.03.2025

"You Were Very Dear to Me" - Continue

 Jonathan went to battle at his father's side against the Philistines, avowed enemies of Israel. He could fight alongside his father in good conscience, for he did not let his father's wrongs get in the way of his own service to Jehovah. He fought bravely and loyally as he always had, but the battle went badly for Israel. Saul's wickedness had extended even to spiritism, a capital offense under God's Law, so Jehovah was no longer blessing Saul. Three of Saul's sons, including Jonathan were killed in battle. Saul was wounded and took his own life. - 1 SAMUEL 28:6-14; 312-6.


David was stricken with grief. That bighearted man even grieved for Saul, who had caused him so much misery and hardship! David wrote a dirge over Saul and Jonathan. Perhaps the most touching words relate to David's beloved mentor and friend: "I am distressed over you, my brother Jonathan; you were very dear to me. More wonderful was your love to me than the love of a women." - 2 SAMUEL 1:26. 


Next time: "You Were Very Dear to Me" - Conclusion


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