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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.
21 cze 2024 · The verse from 1 Samuel 20:41 is a powerful testament to the strength of true friendship. It invites us to reflect on our relationships, encouraging us to be loyal, supportive, and emotionally present for those we hold dear.
15 lip 2024 · The verses 1 Samuel 20:41-42 capture a poignant moment between David and Jonathan, where their deep bond is palpable through their actions and words. As David bows before Jonathan three times, with his face to the ground, we see a gesture of profound respect and humility.
Until David exceeded. — David's distress must, in the nature of things, be the greatest. Besides his friend Jonathan, whom he was now about to lose for ever, he lost his wife, relatives, country; and, what was most afflictive, the altars of his God, and the ordinances of religion.
(1 Samuel 20:41-42) The tearful farewell of David and Jonathan. As soon as the lad had gone, David arose from a place toward the south, fell on his face to the ground, and bowed down three times. And they kissed one another; and they wept together, but David more so.
I. David complains to Jonathan of his present distress, and engages him to be his friend (v. 1-8). II. Jonathan faithfully promises to get and give him intelligence how his father stood affected to him, and renews the covenant of friendship with him (v. 9-23). III.
Verse 2. - God forbid. An exclamation of horror; literally, "Far be it" (see on 1 Samuel 14:45). In spite of the many proofs of Saul's bitter hatred, Jonathan cannot believe that after all that had taken place at Ramah his father would still persist in his murderous purpose.
