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It is not so - Jonathan’s unwillingne to believe evil of his father is one of the many admirable traits in his character.

God forbid; thou shalt not die. —Jonathan even now refuses to believe that his loved father, when he was himself,

And David fled from Naioth in Ramah, and came and said before Jonathan, What have I done? what is mine iniquity? and what is my sin before thy …

And he said unto him, God forbid, you shall not die
He could not believe his father had any such intention; and that…

The trials David met with prepared him for future advancement. In this way, the Lord deals with those whom He prepares for glory. He does not put t…
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Albert Barnes
AlbertBarnes