1 Samuel 18

1 Samuel 18:1-30

Contents: Love covenant of Jonathan and David. Saul’s jealousy and attempts on David’s life. Saul’s daughter given to David.

Characters: God, David, Saul, Jonathan, Merab, Michal, Adriel.

Conclusion: The weeds of envy will grow if one thinks more of reputation than of duty. (1 Samuel 18:7; 1 Samuel 18:8). It is is a sign that the Spirit of God has departed from men, if they be continually envious and suspicious of those about them and cannot endure to hear anyone praised but themselves. 1 Samuel 18:12.

Key Word: Envy (displeased), 1 Samuel 18:8; 1 Samuel 18:29.

Strong Verses: 1 Samuel 18:14.

Striking Facts: 1 Samuel 18:3; 1 Samuel 18:4. Jonathan’s love is an illustration of the love the Lord Jesus has shown to us. He stripped Himself to clothe us; He even clothed Himself with our rags that we might be clothed upon with His glory. Php 2:5-7

1 Samuel 18:23. We should magnify the honor of being sons to the King of Kings. «Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed upon us.»