Jonathan, the rightful candidate to the throne of his father, chose to surrender his own will for the will of God, which was to place David, his dear friend, on the throne.
“And it came to pass when he made an end of speaking unto Saul, that the soul of Jonathan was knit with the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul.
Then Jonathan and David made a covenant, because he loved him as his own soul. And Jonathan striped himself of the robe that was upon him, and gave it to David, and his garments, even to his sword, and to his own bow and to his girdle.” I Samuel 18:1, 3, 4
“But Jonathan Saul’s son delighted much in David… and Jonathan spake good of David unto Saul his father…” I Samuel 19:2, 4
“Your father certainly knows that I have found grace in your [Jonathan] eyes… Then said Jonathan unto David, whatsoever your soul desires, I will even do it for you…And Jonathan caused David to swear again, because he loved him; for he loved him as he loved his own soul.” I Samuel 20:3, 4, 17
“So Jonathan made a covenant with the house of David… David arose out of a place toward the south, and fell on his [Jonathan] face to the ground, and bowed himself three times; and they kissed one another, and wept one with another, until David exceeded. 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 you, and between my seed and your seed forever.’’” I Samuel 20:16, 41 & 42
“I am distressed for you, my brother Jonathan, very pleasant have you been to me; your love to me was wonderful, passing the love of a woman.” II Samuel 1:26
“And David said, ‘Is there yet any that is left of the house of Saul, that I may show him kindness for Jonathan’s sake?... And David said unto him [Mephibosheth], ‘Fear not, for I will surely show you kindness, for Jonathan your father’s sake, and will restore you all the land of Saul your father, and you shall eat bread at my table continually.’” II Samuel 9:1-13
“That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love…” Colossians 2:2
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