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It happened in the morning, that Jonathan went out into the field at the time appointed with David, and a little boy with him.
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A Picture of Christ's Love
Charles Spurgeon highlights Jonathan's loyalty as a 'faint emblem' of Jesus Christ. Jonathan, described as a 'brother born for adversity,' risked his own safety for his friend. This serves as a powerful illustration of the greater love and sacrifice of Jesus, our ultimate Friend who laid down His life for us.
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1 Samuel
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19th Century
Anglican
At the time appointed with David. —This meeting between the friends is not described at any length; all was done as had been pre-a…
Baptist
Behold the love of Jonathan and David! Here was a brother born for adversity, who clung to his friend in the day of danger, and even jeopardized hi…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And it came to pass in the morning: The next morning, the morning of the third day of the month:
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Presbyterian
The separation of two such faithful friends was grievous to both, but David's case was the more lamentable, for David was leaving all his comforts,…
