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Jonathan and David, a Very Special Friendship

DAY 12 OF 16

An emotional farewell

“Then Jonathan said to David, ‘Go in peace, because we have sworn both of us in the name of the Lord, saying, ‘The Lord shall be between me and you, and between my offspring and your offspring, forever.’’ And he rose and departed, and Jonathan went into the city.” (1 Samuel 20:42-43)

King Saul was determined to kill David. Even Jonathan could not change his mind. David had to flee for his life. And that meant the friends had to say goodbye, perhaps forever.

Outside the city, in a secret place, they met one last time. Both men cried. But they also repeated the promises they had made to each other “in the name of the LORD.” And then their paths parted.

Later, when David was hiding from Saul in the desert, Jonathan came to see him again to encourage him, “Do not fear, for the hand of Saul my father shall not find you. You shall be king over Israel, and I shall be next to you. Saul my father also knows this” (1 Samuel 23:17). Once again, the friends confirmed their covenant before the Lord, and once again they had to go their separate ways . Probably this was the last time they saw each other on earth.

Have you ever had to say goodbye to people you loved? What impact does it have on you that you may never see these people again on earth? And what about life after death; will you meet them again in heaven?

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About this Plan

Jonathan and David, a Very Special Friendship

The Bible contains many stories about people who lived thousands of years ago. Their situation was very different from ours. And yet, their lives contain valuable lessons for us — which is why they were recorded in the Bible! This reading plan studies the lives of Jonathan and David and their friendship. Will you read along?

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