Tag Archives: 1 Samuel 20

time to leave

Posted on April 12, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240412 time to leave 1 Samuel 20:35-42 (JDV) 1 Samuel 20:35 In the morning Jonathan went out to the countryside for the appointed meeting with David. A young boy was with him.1 Samuel 20:36 He said to the boy, “Run … Continue reading →

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Jonathan was grieved

Posted on April 11, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240411 Jonathan was grieved 1 Samuel 20:24-34 (JDV) 1 Samuel 20:24 So David hid in the countryside. At the New Moon, the king sat down to eat the meal.1 Samuel 20:25 He sat at his usual place on the seat … Continue reading →

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anger separates

Posted on April 10, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240410 anger separates 1 Samuel 20:1-23 (JDV) 1 Samuel 20:1 David fled from Naioth in Ramah and came to Jonathan and asked, “What have I done? What did I do wrong? How have I sinned against your father so that … Continue reading →

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anger separates families

Posted on September 2, 2012 by Jefferson Vann

1 Samuel 20 Jonathan had not forgotten that his father wanted David killed, but he had persuaded him to take back his vow.  But David knew that Saul’s anger was not going to go away.  Jonathan needed a little more … Continue reading →

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