1 Samuel 20:1-42

Contents: Jonathan protects David. Their parting.

Characters: God, David, Jonathan, Saul.

Conclusion: Though the believer be despised of many, compelled to leave all comforts and part with best friends for Christ's sake, be this our comfort, that we have made an everlasting covenant with Jehovah who will exalt us in due time.

Key Word: True friend, 1 Samuel 20:17, (loved as his own soul).

Strong Verses: 1 Samuel 20:17; 1 Samuel 20:42.

Striking Facts: 1 Samuel 20:15. The covenant of Jonathan and David is an illustration of that between God and the Son on behalf of believers. John 10:28; Romans 8:32-39.