1Sa 20:9 | MHM | STEP | Jonathan's Covenant with David This section highlights the deep friendship and loyalty between Jonathan and David. Jonathan reassures David of his support and promises to protect him from Saul’s plans. They renew their covenant of friendship, extending it to their descendants. Jonathan also devises a plan to secretly inform David of Saul’s intentions. Their bond is built on trust, love, and faith in God. v. 9 : Jonathan assured David of his loyalty, saying, Far be it from you to think I would harm you or betray you to my father (1 Samuel 20:9 ). Jonathan wanted David to trust him completely. To discuss the matter further, he invited David to meet him in the field (1 Samuel 20:11 ), not for a fight, but to strengthen their friendship and make plans.

‏ 1 Samuel 20:9

Jonathan's Covenant with David

This section highlights the deep friendship and loyalty between Jonathan and David. Jonathan reassures David of his support and promises to protect him from Saul’s plans. They renew their covenant of friendship, extending it to their descendants. Jonathan also devises a plan to secretly inform David of Saul’s intentions. Their bond is built on trust, love, and faith in God.

v. 9: Jonathan assured David of his loyalty, saying, Far be it from you to think I would harm you or betray you to my father (1 Samuel 20:9 ^a). Jonathan wanted David to trust him completely. To discuss the matter further, he invited David to meet him in the field (1 Samuel 20:11 ^b), not for a fight, but to strengthen their friendship and make plans.