The Story - Chapter 11 - 1 Samuel 31

King Saul and his sons are dead. One would think this is one less worry for David, an obstacle removed for David to be king, but David mourned these losses. He cared for Saul, and he truly loved Saul’s son Jonathan. They were best friends in the truest sense of the word. Jonathan gave up his life for David.

1 Samuel 31:1-2 (NIV)
“Now the Philistines fought against Israel; the Israelites fled before them, and many fell slain on Mount Gilboa. The Philistines pressed hard after Saul and his sons, and they killed his sons Jonathan, Abinadab and Malki-Shua”

Do you have such a friend? Are you such a friend? We can go along most of our lives and never need to have someone give up their life for us, but sometimes we need people to rally around us, to defend us, support us, teach us, or maybe even correct us. But what happens when that relationship goes sour? What do we do to restore the love; reinstate the trust?

David lost a friend when Jonathan died, but he did not forget the relationship. This is one narrative that isn't included in The Story, so be sure to read the chapters that have not been included. They will take you to a time when a story of friendship will touch your heart and maybe convict you as well, to repair a broken one.

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