A covenant of the Lord with thee. —It may at first sight seem strange that we have these last meetings of David and Jonat…

And David said unto Jonathan, Behold, to morrow is the new moon, and I should not fail to sit with the king at meat: but let me go, that I may …

Therefore you shall deal kindly with your servant
By informing him how his father's mind stood affected to him, 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…