College Press Bible Study Textbook Series
1 Samuel 20 - Introduction
A DIGEST OF CHAPTER 20
David's appeal to Jonathan. Since Jonathan had helped David to return to Saul's court at one time, David sought him out again. Jonathan was still David's friend and agreed to assist David,
Jonathan's plan. Jonathan renewed his covenant with David and agreed to find out his father's intentions concerning David. He also arranged a plan whereby David would know the outcome of Jonathan's inquiry of his father.
Saul's attack on Jonathan and David. When Saul found out that Jonathan was in touch with David he berated not only Jonathan but also his own wife Ahinoam as well.
David's and Jonathan's parting. When David learned of Saul's implacable anger, he knew that he could not return to the court. He knew that he was doomed to live the life of a fugitive. The parting with Jonathan was sad, but in the best interests of both.
LESSONS FOR LEARNING
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The value of faithful friends. At the risk of his own life Jonathan was willing to help David. Their friendship is classic in its very nature. The two stand as examples of what friends ought to be to each other.
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The vile fruits of jealousy. Saul became so intense in his hatred, fear and jealousy of David that he attempted to kill his own son. He called his wife a perverse, rebellious woman (1 Samuel 20:30). Such is the way of one who is proud and selfish.
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The strengthening of truth in adversity. The parting of Jonathan and David is filled with heartwarming lessons. The two wept unashamedly, for their souls had been knit inseparably together by their experiencing danger together. Such is the outcome of the fires of testing on friendship that is true.
CHAPTER 20 IN REVIEW
1.
To whom did David go after he left Samuel?
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2.
From what feast was David absent?
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3.
Where did David say he was going?
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Why did Saul think he was not at the feast?
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5.
Near what stone was David to hide?
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6.
How did Saul describe his wife?
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7.
What did Saul hurl at Jonathan?
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8.
Who sat by Saul's side at the feast?
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9.
Who went to the field with Jonathan?
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10.
What did Jonathan shoot into the field?
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