1 Samuel 23:16-18
23:16 a Jonathan ... encouraged David because he knew that God had chosen David to be king.23:17 b You are going to be the king. . . I will be next to you (literally second to you): Jonathan recognized God’s selection of David and renounced any personal ambition to the throne. Jonathan never occupied an official position in David’s court but was killed in battle along with his father (31:2 c).
23:18 d their solemn pact: See 18:3-4 e; 20:12-17 f.
• Jonathan returned home: This was probably the last time David and Jonathan saw each other.
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