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A God-Given Bond
Commentators emphasize that this was no ordinary friendship. Matthew Henry attributes it directly to 'Divine grace,' which unites the hearts of believers. Charles Ellicott agrees, suggesting the core of their bond was not just David's bravery, but their shared, intense faith and trust in God. Their souls were 'knit' together by a common spiritual foundation.
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1 Samuel
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Samuel 18:1
18th Century
Theologian
Was knit with the soul of David - The same powerful phrase is used to describe Jacob’s love for Benjamin. Jonathan’s truly heroic characte…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Samuel 18:1
19th Century
Bishop
The soul of Jonathan was knit with the soul of David. — We have in this and the following chapters a somewhat detailed ac…
Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Samuel 18:1
19th Century
Preacher
And it came to pass, when he had made an end of speaking unto Saul, that the soul of Jonathan was knit with the soul of David, and Jonathan lov…
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John Gill
On 1 Samuel 18:1
17th Century
Pastor
And it came to pass, when he had made an end of speaking unto
Saul
In answer to his q…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Samuel 18:1–5
17th Century
Minister
The friendship of David and Jonathan was the effect of Divine grace, which produces in true believers one heart and one soul, and causes them to lo…