Friendship, Jealousy, and Marriage

Friendship, Jealousy, and Marriage

David’s victory over Goliath brought him into the house of Saul, and Saul began sending him out as a man of war. While in the house, Jonathan, Saul’s son, and David grew closer than brothers. Whenever David would return from battle, crowds would shout his name, and the women would sing of what he had done. This made Saul jealous. And in his jealousy, Saul began plotting ways to kill his faithful servant.

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1 Samuel 18:28
In yesterday’s episode, we heard the familiar story of David and Goliath. How God delivered the giant into David’s hand and freed Israel from the fear of their Philistine enemy. David became a household name in Israel after that day, and he was welcomed into Saul’s household. Today we’ll learn how David’s bond of friendship, even brotherhood, begins to strengthen with Saul’s family, especially his son Jonathan. But we’ll also see how Saul’s pride and rebellious heart continue to grow. It will turn him against David as jealousy clouds his vision.
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