Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 20:1-42
20:1-31:13 SAUL’S PURSUIT OF DAVIDJonathan helps David escape (20:1-42)Apparently Jonathan did not know of the number of attempts that his father had made to kill David (20:1-2). When he saw that David was genuinely fearful, he agreed to co-operate with David in finding out Saul’s real intentions once and for all (3-9).Jonathan’s love for David was genuine. Even though he knew that David, and not he, would be the next king, he showed no sign of jealousy. He asked only that David, on becoming... read more
Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Samuel 20:8
1 Samuel 20:8. Thou shalt deal kindly with thy servant In giving me timely notice, and a true account of Saul’s disposition and intention toward me. A covenant of the Lord That is, a solemn covenant, not lightly undertaken, but seriously entered into, in the name and fear of God, and in his presence, calling him to be the witness of our sincerity therein, and the avenger of perfidiousness in him that breaks it. Slay me I am contented thou shouldest kill me. For why Why shouldest thou... read more