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NASB | 1 Samuel 20:34 Then Jonathan arose from the table in fierce anger, and did not eat food on the second day of the new moon, for he was grieved over David because his father had dishonored him. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Samuel 20:34 Then Jonathan stood up from the table in the heat of anger, and ate no food on that second day of the new moon (month), for he grieved and worried about David because his father had dishonored him. |
Bible Question:
As jealousy and pride continued to reign in Saul's heart, once more he plotted to kill David. David appealed to Jonathan for help. Jonathan responded saying, “You are not going to die! Look, my father doesn't do anything, great or small, without confiding in me. Why would he hide this from me? It's not so!” 1 Samuel 20:2. Yet shortly thereafter, Jonathan discovered that David was telling the truth about Saul. Jonathan had thought that he had a good relationship with his father, one built on confidence and trust. (“Jonathan spoke well of David to Saul his father and said to him, ‘Let not the king do wrong to his servant David; he has not wronged you, and what he has done has benefited you greatly. He took his life in his hands when he killed the Philistine. The LORD won a great victory for all Israel, and you saw it and were glad. Why then would you do wrong to an innocent man like David by killing him for no reason?’ Saul listened to Jonathan and took this oath: ‘As surely as the LORD lives, David will not be put to death.’” 1 Samuel 19:4-6.) Jonathan was angry and he "grieved over David because his father had dishonored him." Could there be more reasons for anger and grief associated with this verse than meets the eye? Didn't Saul dishonor his relationship with his son as well? I'm wondering, what would God have us to learn from this? How often do we let our perceptions dictate what we believe? Comments? |
Bible Answer: Scripture ... 1Sa 14:24-45; 18:4, 19:1-7, 20:1-42 ... Mommapbs, You ask "Could there be more reasons for anger and grief associated with this verse than meets the eye?" Yes, we sometimes just read over verses without thinking. As I was about to reply, 1Sa 14:24-45 came to mind. Saul was already out of control, before David was on the scene. Read what Jonathan and Saul did and said. The pattern continued, even with more intensity, when David came along. Jonathan loved David, as he loved himself and may of known David was going to be the next king - he gave him his clothes (18:4) and the oath (20:17). Saul was angry with his son and lied to him (19:6/ 19:10ff, 10:33). That is why I think Jonathan greived. David knew this would happen (20:3). Saul dishonored his relationship with his son as well, when he tried to kill him (10:33). Both Jonathan and David had their focus on the Lord and were letting God be in control. Saul wanted to be in control. He didn't care what it cost, even at the expense of his children, his people and God. Hope this helps, Searcher |
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