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(1-4) David asks Jonathan about Saul’s intentions towards him; Jonathan promises his help to David. Then David fled from Naioth in Ramah, and went and said to Jonathan, “What have I done? What is my iniquity, and what is my sin before your father, that he seeks my life?”
1 Samuel 20:41. And fell on his face to the ground, &c. — After three bows, he fell on his face; out of reverence to Jonathan, as the king’s son, and in tenderness to him, as his most generous friend.
What does 1 Samuel 20:41 mean? Read commentary on this popular Bible verse and understand the real meaning behind God's Word using John Gill's Exposition of the Bible.
Here, I. David makes a representation to Jonathan of his present troubles. While Saul lay bound by his trance at Naioth David escaped to the court, and got to speak with Jonathan. And it was happy for him that he had such a friend at court, when he had such an enemy on the throne.
Comfort: Agape-Filled Believers Should Offer Comfort to Others. 1 Sam. 20:41-42. Jonathan offers David comfort in his time of sorrow and loss . Jonathan did more than fulfill his vows to protect David.
1 Samuel 20:41 meaning The farewell between David and Jonathan was marked by profound emotion, highlighting the depth of their friendship amidst looming danger. Jonathan, the son of King Saul, recognized his father’s intentions against David, the anointed future king.
1SAM 20:42 And Jonathan said to David, Go in peace, forasmuch as we have sworn both of us in the name of the LORD, saying, The LORD be between me and thee, and between my seed and thy seed for ever. And he arose and departed: and Jonathan went into the city.
