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When the boy had gone, David rose (from his hiding-place) from the south side, fell down upon his face to the ground, and bowed three times (before Jonathan); they then kissed each other, and wept for one another, "till David wept strongly," i.e., to such a degree that David wept very loud.
15 lip 2024 · David, fleeing from the wrath of King Saul, finds solace and support in Jonathan, Saul’s son, who risks his own safety to aid his friend. 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.
David Guzik commentary on 1 Samuel 20, where Jonathan confirms his loyalty to David by promising his help to him, but Saul seeks to kill David.
1. The method of trial he proposed was very natural, and would certainly discover how Saul stood affected to him. The two next days Saul was to dine publicly, upon occasion of the solemnities of the new moon, when extraordinary sacrifices were offered and feasts made upon the sacrifices.
He that believeth shall not make haste: God's way and time are ever the best; and he who, even in God's way, runs before he is sent, runs at random; runs without light, and without Divine strength.
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.
I. David complains to Jonathan of his present distress, and engages him to be his friend, ver 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, ver 9-23. III.
