Read 1 Samuel 31:1–7 and 2 Sam. 1:5–12. What kind of end did Jonathan have? How do we understand this? From this passage we understand that Jonathan had a tragic ending. Because he was the son of Saul Jonathan is made to suffer the consequences of what his father did. Is this right? It seems [...]

Describe Jonathan's reaction to the fact that David will be king in his stead. What does this tell us about Jonathan? 1 Sam. 23:17. Contrast his attitude to those displayed in Isaiah 14:13, 14; 1 Kings 1:5; and Mark 10:35–37. What is the difference? When we see the way that Jonathan responded to David being [...]