The Death of Saul and Jonathan : When God's Promise Advances Through Pain
The Death of Saul and Jonathan : When God's Promise Advances Through Pain
1 Samuel 31; 2 Samuel 1
David has recovered everything at Ziklag, but while he celebrates restoration in the south, tragedy unfolds on Mount Gilboa.
Israel is defeated.
Saul is critically wounded.
His sons are killed.
Jonathan dies.
The king who spent years pursuing David is gone, but so is the friend who loved David as his own soul.
David now stands closer than ever to the throne Samuel anointed him to receive.
Yet David does not celebrate.
He tears his clothes.
He mourns.
He fasts.
He writes one of the most moving…
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