Chapter 20:
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Introduction 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Ruth 2 Samuel
1 Samuel 20
Concise Complete
David consults Jonathan. (1-10) Jonathan's covenant
with David. (11-23) Saul, missing David, seeks to kill Jonathan. (24-34)
Jonathan takes leave of David. (35-42)
Verses 1-10 The
trials David met with, prepared him for future advancement. Thus the Lord deals
with those whom he prepares unto glory. He does not put them into immediate
possession of the kingdom, but leads them to it through much tribulation, which
he makes the means of fitting them for it. Let them not murmur at his gracious
appointment, nor distrust his care; but let them look forward with joyful
expectation to the crown which is laid up for them. Sometimes it appears to us
that there is but a step between us and death; at all times it may be so, and we
should prepare for the event. But though dangers appear most threatening, we
cannot die till the purpose of God concerning us is accomplished; nor till we
have served our generation according to his will, if we are believers. Jonathan
generously offers David his services. This is true friendship. Thus Christ
testifies his love to us, Ask, and it shall be done for you; and we must testify
our love to him, by keeping his commandments.
Verses 11-23
Jonathan faithfully promises that he would let David know how he found his
father affected towards him. It will be kindness to ourselves and to ours, to
secure an interest in those whom God favours, and to make his friends ours. True
friendship rests on a firm basis, and is able to silence ambition, self-love,
and undue regard for others. But who can fully understand the love of Jesus, who
gave himself as a sacrifice for rebellious, polluted sinners! how great then
ought to be the force and effects of our love to him, to his cause, and his
people!
Verses 24-34
None were more constant than David in attending holy duties; nor had he been
absent, but self-preservation obliged him to withdraw. In great peril present
opportunities for Divine ordinances may be waved. But it is bad for us, except
in case of necessity, to omit any opportunity of statedly attending on them.
Jonathan did wisely and well for himself and family, to secure an interest in
David, yet for this he is blamed. It is good to take God's people for our
people. It will prove to our advantage at last, however it may now be thought
against our interest. Saul was outrageous. What savage beasts, and worse, does
anger make men!
Verses 35-42
The separation of two such faithful friends was grievous to both, but David's
case was the more deplorable, for David was leaving all his comforts, even those
of God's sanctuary. Christians need not sorrow, as men without hope; but being
one with Christ, they are one with each other, and will meet in his presence ere
long, to part no more; to meet where all tears shall be wiped from their eyes.
Chapter 20:
| Darby
| Geneva
| Gill
| Jamieson Faussett Brown
| Matthew Henry
| Matthew Henry Concise
| Wesley
| Index
| Bible Gateway |
Introduction 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Ruth 2 Samuel
Genesis
Exodus
Leviticus
Numbers
Deuteronomy
Joshua
Judges
Ruth
1 Samuel
2 Samuel
1 Kings
2 Kings
1 Chronicles
2 Chronicles
Ezra
Nehemiah
Esther
Job
Psalm
Proverbs
Ecclesiastes
Song of Solomon
Isaiah
Jeremiah
Lamentations
Ezekiel
Daniel
Hosea
Joel
Amos
Obadiah
Jonah
Micah
Nahum
Habakkuk
Zephaniah
Haggai
Zechariah
Malachi
Matthew
Mark
Luke
John
Acts
Romans
1 Corinthians
2 Corinthians
Galatians
Ephesians
Philippians
Colossians
1 Thessalonians
2 Thessalonians
1 Timothy
2 Timothy
Titus
Philemon
Hebrews
James
1 Peter
2 Peter
1 John
2 John
3 John
Jude
Revelation
