And David swore moreover — Rather, “yet again.” He met Jonathan’s denial by repeating his statement and confirming it with an oath.

Your father certainly knows that I have found grace in your eyes. —David urges that his fall, and even his death, had bee…

Behold, my father will do nothing either great or small, but that he will shew it me; and why should my father hide this thing from me? It is n…

And David swore moreover, and said
To assure Jonathan of the truth of it, that he did most certainly seek after his …

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…