5 Questions
What did David ask Jonathan about?
His crime and why King Saul was trying to kill him
Why did Jonathan assure David that he would not die?
Because Jonathan was aware of all his father's actions
What did David want Jonathan to tell King Saul?
That David earnestly asked permission to go to Bethlehem
Why did David want to hide in the field until the evening of the day after tomorrow?
To avoid being seen by King Saul during the New Moon feast
What did Jonathan offer to do for David?
Anything David wanted him to do
Study Notes
David and Jonathan
- David asked Jonathan about his father Saul's intentions, whether he planned to kill him.
- Jonathan assured David that he would not die, as he would inform him beforehand if he discovered any harm intended towards him.
- David wanted Jonathan to tell King Saul that he had gone to Bethlehem to participate in a family sacrifice.
- David wanted to hide in the field until the evening of the day after tomorrow to observe Saul's reaction to his absence.
- Jonathan offered to shoot three arrows near the stone Ezel as a signal to David, informing him whether it was safe to return or not.
Test your knowledge of the Bible with this quiz on the story of David seeking refuge from Saul and seeking Jonathan's help. Delve into the details of this dramatic event and see how well you know the dialogue and key moments from the narrative.
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