The command to kill David is revoked. CHAPTER 19 2 Samuel 19:1-8. a. When they saw the group of prophets prophesying, and Samuel standing as leader over them: When the messengers of Saul came to capture David, they came in the middle of a worship meeting. : This shows that the LORD had genuinely touched Saul’s heart. At the end of 1 Samuel 19:7 there was a truce in the spiritual war involving David and Saul. the LORD lives, he shall not be killed.” Then Jonathan called David, and Jonathan told him all these things. 4. : She saved the day. “When we read of these images we are not surprised by the defects of character which we see in Michal.” (Balikie). So David fled and escaped that night. And Michal took an image, and laid it in the bed--"an image," literally, "the teraphim," and laid, not in the bed, but literally on the "divan"; and "the pillows," that is, the cushion, which usually lay at the back of the divan and was stuffed with "goat's hair," she took from its bolster or heading at the upper part of the divan. 2. Jonathan let Saul know, “Father you have a certain opinion of David. Despite Saul’s intentions, David would not … But the truth was that David was innocent, and there was no cause to kill him. And there was war again; and David went out and fought with the Philistines, and struck them with a mighty blow, and they fled from him. b. It is as if the Spirit said, “I don’t want David captured. It was the work of the LORD, and Saul recognized this by declaring this oath. He reminded his father: “You saw it and rejoiced.” It was as if Jonathan said, “When David first killed Goliath, you rejoiced just like everyone. For he took his life in his hands and killed the Philistine, and the LORD brought about a great deliverance for all Israel. Then the Spirit of God was upon him also, and he went on and prophesied until he came to Naioth in Ramah. The command to kill David is revoked. ii. 2. Jonathan was willing to take his lumps for obeying God, and he did not whine about it. Herein therefore he performed the duty of a true friend, and of a valiant man.” (Poole). 1. I guess it isn’t time yet, but why is it so hard? He helped David. There is a Biblical submission from children to their parents, from citizens to their government, from employees to their employers, from Christians to their church leadership, and from wives to their husbands. Here, she made the right choice and supported her husband David. Saul probably took off all the royal robes that said “prestige” and “royalty,” and laid himself out before the LORD in his plain linen undergarments. (1b-3) In loyalty to David, Jonathan warns David. d. Michal let David down through a window: As David decided on a course of action, she was there to support and help him put it into practice. : Saul is wicked, but persistent. This also shows something of the depth of Saul’s hatred for David because he wanted to deliver the death-blow himself (, : These are the saddest words in this passage. Though the Genesis passage speaks specifically of the husband it expresses a principle that applies to both partners in a marriage: that the former family loyalties and obligations take a back seat to the loyalty and obligation to the new family. I’ve stripped you of your royal glory.”, by the power of God (resulting in amazing experiences), but not. f. But he slipped away from Saul’s presence; and he drove the spear into the wall: David was gone, but the spear remained. Jonathan was among the number. Click on the different category headings to find out more. 13, 14. Then Saul sought to pin David to the wall with the spear, but he slipped away from Saul’s presence; and he drove the spear into the wall. He met with little rest or satisfaction in Saul's court, therefore went to seek it in Samuel's church. Be on your guard tomorrow morning; go into hiding and stay there. So when Saul sent messengers to take David, she said, “He is sick.” Then Saul sent the messengers back to see David, saying, “Bring him up to me in the bed, that I may kill him.” And when the messengers had come in, there was the image in the bed, with a cover of goats’ hair for his head. , but Saul knew spears better than praise music. Now Saul spoke to Jonathan his son and to all his servants, that they should kill David. Then he also went to Ramah, and came to the great well that is at Sechu. And he also stripped off his clothes and prophesied before Samuel in like manner, and lay down naked all that day and all that night. Saul also sent messengers to David’s house to watch him and to kill him, swore, “As the LORD lives, he shall not be killed.”. Saul still didn’t get the message, so he, sent messengers again the third time, and they prophesied also. I’ll just be neutral and let God work it out.” But Jonathan didn’t take that attitude. In Saul’s mind, David was not innocent. Salem Media Group. This was a case where Jonathan could say what the apostles said when they were told to stop preaching the gospel: We ought to obey God rather than men (Acts 5:29). Be on your guard tomorrow morning; go into hiding and stay there. 18 After David had finished talking with Saul, Jonathan became one in spirit with David, and he loved him as himself. When it says that they were all prophesying it isn’t that they were all predicting the future. 1 Samuel 19 He preached in the same church as C. H. Spurgeon over one hundred years earlier. It was easy to say, “I’m the king and I’m right. : It seems to have all worked. Jonathan calls Saul back to reality. c. Told him: Michal helped by warning David. 3. 3 I will go out and stand with my father in the field where you are. So Saul heeded the voice of Jonathan, and Saul swore, “. David. 24. lay down naked--that is, divested of his armor and outer robes--in a state of trance. I don’t care what you say.” But in this case, Saul heeded the voice of Jonathan. So Jonathan brought David to Saul, and he was in his presence as in times past. Bring him to me in the bed--a portable couch or mattress. It was David’s success that aroused Saul’s jealousy before. They all loved David (1 Samuel 18:5) yet they are commanded by their king to kill David. 20 So in the course of time Hannah became pregnant and gave birth to a son. "And David came to Samuel in Ramah" (1 Samuel 19:18). If you do not want that we track your visit to our site you can disable tracking in your browser here: We also use different external services like Google Webfonts, Google Maps, and external Video providers. 3. Jonathan calls Saul back to reality. Why should I kill you?’”. We provide you with a list of stored cookies on your computer in our domain so you can check what we stored. Jonathan loved David, and God made a wonderful bond of friendship between them, sealed by a covenant (1 Samuel 18:1-4). 3 I will go out and stand with my father in the field where you are. c. My father Saul seeks to kill you. b. Immediately after David's marriage, which one would have hoped would secure him Saul's affection, we find his troubles coming upon him faster than ever and Saul's enmity to him the cause of all. Most of us will trip up under those circumstances. Although innocent of any wrong-doing, Saul had designated him as an outlaw and devoted the resources of the whole kingdom of Israel to the task of hunting David down and killing him. Then the Spirit of God was upon him also, and he went on and prophesied until he came to Naioth in Ramah. We use cookies to let us know when you visit our websites, how you interact with us, to enrich your user experience, and to customize your relationship with our website. You should also.” That took a lot of courage, and it was the right thing for Jonathan to do. under authority and commanded to submit to God’s order of authority in many different arenas. Michal was Saul’s daughter, so this was a conflict of loyalties for Michal. Here, she made the right choice and supported her husband David. But Jonathan also had the heart of the apostles in Acts 5; they were beaten severely and were willing to suffer for what was right before God, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer for His name (Acts 5:40-41). Saul also sent messengers to David’s house to watch him and to kill him in the morning. : Spiritually, these are warning clouds of a coming storm. This was also the Holy Spirit’s warning to these men and to Saul. Click to enable/disable essential site cookies. Elkanah made love to his wife Hannah, and the Lord remembered her. Click to enable/disable _gat_* - Google Analytics Cookie. 8-10. c. That they should kill David: Saul put David in a difficult place. Instead of seeking to kill David, you should seek to be filled with the, . “And I will go out and stand beside my father in the field where you, , and I will speak with my father about you. And there was war again: In context this speaks of more war between Israel and the Philistines, but it was also true spiritually. I am sending these men home empty handed. When David was successful again, surely Saul would be tempted to jealousy again. 1 Samuel 19:19 And it was told Saul, saying, Behold, David [is] at Naioth in Ramah.. Ver. Saul spake to Jonathan his son, and to all his servants, that they should kill David --The murderous design he had secretly cherished he now reveals to a few of his intimate friends. : Saul put Jonathan in a difficult place. This spoke of Samuel’s home (which may have had “, ” title itself), or it may have been some landmark or specific place in Ramah. He still. You saw, and rejoiced. So David fled and escaped that night. The thing one Saul really did need – the person David – was gone. “When we read of these images we are not surprised by the defects of character which we see in Michal.” (Balikie), Bring him up to me in the bed, that I may kill him, : This means Saul was not taken in by his daughter’s deception. The following cookies are also needed - You can choose if you want to allow them: You can read about our cookies and privacy settings in detail on our Privacy Policy Page. i. 2. We can imagine David pouring out his heart to the prophet: “Samuel, you anointed me king and look what happened! hand. These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our website and to use some of its features. They all loved David (1 Samuel 18:5) yet they are commanded by their king to kill David. The Spirit of God came upon the messengers of Saul, and they also prophesied, : They were caught up in the atmosphere of worship and devotion to God, and the, ii. and came to Samuel to Ramah--Samuel was living in great retirement, superintending the school of the prophets, established in the little hamlet of Naioth, in the neighborhood of Ramah. is mentioned it is associated with Ramah. 1 Samuel 19:8-17 . Now Satan has filled your mind with envy and jealousy. Now the distressing spirit from the LORD came upon Saul as he sat in his house with his spear in his hand. 15. Saul probably took off all the royal robes that said “prestige” and “royalty,” and laid himself out before the LORD in his plain linen undergarments. You can also change some of your preferences. Bible > Commentaries > 1 Samuel 14:19 1 Samuel 14:19 And it came to pass, while Saul talked to the priest, that the noise that was in the host of the Philistines went on and increased: and Saul said to the priest, Withdraw your hand. But whenever we are at a time of cease-fire in the spiritual war, we know the battle will begin again before long. Otherwise you will be prompted again when opening a new browser window or new a tab. And David was playing music with his hand. DAVID FLEES TO SAMUEL. Saul would not humble himself before God, and so God will find a way to humble him. i. Saul and David are together again as in previous days. Thus Jonathan spoke well of David to Saul his father, and said to him, “Let not the king sin against his servant, against David, because he has not sinned against you, and because his works, very good toward you. You always can block or delete cookies by changing your browser settings and force blocking all cookies on this website. The Bible was clear, and Saul was on record as saying that they should kill David (1 Samuel 19:1). (19-21) Saul sends messengers to capture David, but they are touched by the Holy Spirit and prophesy in the presence of Samuel and other prophets. But whenever we are at a time of cease-fire in the spiritual war, we know the battle will begin again before long. Hannah, from Ephraimite country, is a childless wife, thereby making her one of the more excluded figures of ancient Israel. I’m justified in killing him, because I have to kill him before he kills me.”, ii. i. We fully respect if you want to refuse cookies but to avoid asking you again and again kindly allow us to store a cookie for that. Note that blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience on our websites and the services we are able to offer. John Trapp Complete Commentary. Then what I observe, I will tell you.”, But Jonathan, Saul’s son, delighted much in David, : Without doubt Saul and many on his staff criticized David. I don’t care what you say.” But in this case, Saul, Saul swore, “As the LORD lives, he shall not be killed”. He was a child of prayer (1 Samuel 3:1-19); he brought victory to his people through prayer (1 Samuel 7:5-10); when the nation wanted a king, Samuel prayed unto the Lord (1 Samuel 8:6); intercessory prayer was the keynote of his life (1 Samuel 12:19-23).... Eli was both judge and priest at this time. Because these cookies are strictly necessary to deliver the website, refuseing them will have impact how our site functions. Then Saul said to Michal, “Why have you deceived me like this, and sent my enemy away, so that he has escaped?” And Michal answered Saul, “He said to me, ‘Let me go! Now when he had finished speaking to Saul, the soul of Jonathan was knit to the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul. He’s a grasping traitor. i. David did well to receive this warning from his wife. b. 1 Samuel 1:19-28 New International Version (NIV). Saul sent messengers unto David's house, to watch him, and to slay him--The fear of causing a commotion in the town, or favoring his escape in the darkness, seemed to have influenced the king in ordering them to patrol till the morning. Click to enable/disable Google Analytics tracking. Copyright © 2020, Bible Study Tools. David was really Saul’s friend and David did more to help Saul than just about anyone else. Then Saul sent messengers again the third time, and they prophesied also. Psalm relevant to this chapter: Psalm 59. But Jonathan also had the heart of the apostles in Acts 5; they were beaten severely and were willing to suffer for what was right before God, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer for His name (Acts 5:40-41). Who can he trust? And to all his servants: Saul put his servants in a difficult place. 1 Samuel 19:18-23 . Changes will take effect once you reload the page. Michal was probably less surprised than David was to find “hit men” from Saul against him. In ancient Israel teraphim were intended as helps in worshipping the true God. Stayed in Naioth: The word Naioth comes from the Hebrew word for residence. Saul, in a fit of rage and disappointment, determined to go himself. Click to enable/disable Google reCaptcha. Jonathan delivered a needed word of correction. ©2018 David Guzik – No distribution beyond personal use without permission. This also shows something of the depth of Saul’s hatred for David because he wanted to deliver the death-blow himself (bring him up to me… that I may kill him). He should not kill David because his father and king told him to do something that was clearly disobedient to God. Should she act in her father’s interests or in her husband’s interests? But in all these relationships, we are never excused from sin because we obeyed an authority that told us to sin. It was a way for the LORD to say, “You really aren’t a king any more, Saul. : This took real humility for Saul. It can always be said of our life “and there was war again.” righteous in his cause. Ver. You will never win this battle against Me and against David.” But Saul didn’t listen. Why is the LORD allowing this?”. I am in charge here.”, He also stripped off his clothes and prophesied, : The Spirit prompted Saul to do this as an expression of deep humility. And it was told Saul.] Click to enable/disable _gid - Google Analytics Cookie. i. Three sets of messengers came back, and God said the same thing each time through each of them. The Hebrew word simply has the idea of speaking under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. Therefore please be on your guard until morning, and stay in a secret place and hide, : Jonathan did more than refuse to help Saul. By some of his Coryccei, his spies and flatters: as there is a wonderful sympathy between princes and such pests. (11-12) David escapes with the help from his wife Michal. b. David went out and fought with the Philistines, and struck them with a mighty blow, and they fled from him: Spiritually, these are warning clouds of a coming storm. It is as if the Spirit said, “I don’t want David captured. Then Saul said to Michal, “Why have you deceived me like this, and sent my enemy away, so that he has escaped?” And Michal answered Saul, “He said to me, ‘Let me go! (6-7) The reconciliation between Saul and David. Instead of seeking to kill David, you should seek to be filled with the Spirit of God.”. 1 Samuel 20 Chapter 19 Immediately after David’s marriage, which one would have hoped would secure him Saul’s affection, we find his troubles coming upon him faster than ever and Saul’s enmity to … JONATHAN DISCLOSES HIS FATHER'S PURPOSE TO KILL DAVID. The Hebrew word simply has the idea of speaking under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. 1 Samuel 19:1-7. But Jonathan Saul’s son.] Should she act in her father’s interests or in her husband’s interests? You saw it and rejoiced. But in all these relationships, we are never excused from sin because we obeyed an authority that told us to sin. It was easy to say, “I’m the king and I’m right. You should also.” That took a lot of courage, and it was the right thing for Jonathan to do. Now it was told Saul, saying, “Take note, David is at Naioth in Ramah!” Then Saul sent messengers to take David. But I won’t try to stop it either. So when Saul sent messengers to take David, she said, “He, to see David, saying, “Bring him up to me in the bed, that I may kill him.” And when the messengers had come in, there was the image in the bed, with a cover of goats’, for his head. It also told Saul, “Hands off My servant David. (22-24) Saul pursues David himself, but he also prophesies in the presence of Samuel and the prophets. —Again in a brief sentence the life of Samuel was contrasted with another: this … with clothes. I’m not going to help my father do something I know is wrong. This was a case where Jonathan could say what the apostles said when they were told to stop preaching the gospel: (Acts 5:29). i. She named him Samuel, [] saying, “Because I asked the Lord for him.” © Copyright - Enduring Word       |      . 1 Samuel 19 New International Version (NIV) Saul Tries to Kill David. He shall surely die: Certainly, this was Saul’s intention, despite his previous oath (As the LORD lives, he shall not be killed, 1 Samuel 19:6). Now Jonathan spoke well of David to Saul his father: Jonathan did more than secretly help David with information he also spoke well of David to Saul his father. leader over them, the Spirit of God came upon the messengers of Saul, and they also prophesied. Saul was an unspiritual man who became very spiritual at the moment the Spirit of the LORD came upon him. Bring him up to me in the bed, that I may kill him: This means Saul was not taken in by his daughter’s deception. JONATHAN DISCLOSES HIS FATHER'S PURPOSE TO KILL DAVID. 18-23. c. So Jonathan brought David to Saul and he was in his presence as in times past: It seems to have all worked. Go back to how you thought before.”. Saul was a loser on both counts. Instead, to an even greater degree, Saul took matters into his own hands: : As before, the Holy Spirit worked to prevent David’s capture. So Saul heeded the voice of Jonathan, and Saul swore, “As the LORD lives, he shall not be killed.” Then Jonathan called David, and Jonathan told him all these things. John Trapp Complete Commentary. The first messengers of Saul, keeping at a respectable distance, were deceived; but the imposition was detected on a closer inspection. Jonathan knew the Bible said, You shall not murder (Exodus 20:13). : This phrase was first mentioned in 1 Samuel 10:10-12, and it expressed astonishment that someone became a religious enthusiast. 3. the people gat them by stealth... to the city --The rumor of the king's disconsolate condition spread a universal and unseasonable gloom. i. Jonathan let Saul know, “Father you have a certain opinion of David. 2. 1 Samuel 18:1-5 & 19:1-7 NRSV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary New Revised Standard Version Student Study Handout for 1 Samuel 18:1-5 & 19:1-7 Audio Edition with New International Version to the power of God, which results in a changed life. were waiting on the LORD, worshipping Him, speaking to the LORD and hearing from Him. Saul took him that day, and would not let him go home to his father’s house anymore. (1a) Saul plots the murder of David, attempting to enlist the help of Jonathan and his servants. I am in charge here.”, i. I love and support David. Saul was an unspiritual man who became very spiritual at the moment the Spirit of the LORD came upon him. ii. 19 Saul told his son Jonathan and all the attendants to kill David. 4-7. 1 Samuel 19 New Living Translation (NLT) Saul Tries to Kill David. The monarchy of Israel begins with a narrative of despair and humility. c. He also stripped off his clothes and prophesied: The Spirit prompted Saul to do this as an expression of deep humility. Whenever. At the same time, his father and king told him to kill David. Michal’s help was successful, because David. We never admire the devil’s work, but we can admire the devil’s work ethic. Why is the LORD allowing this?”, . Michal was probably less surprised than David was to find “hit men” from Saul against him. This is how I could work in you all the time if you were humble and willing.”. Saul… sat in his house with his spear in his hand, : Saul is in a bad place. a. Chapter 19. A mother’s prayer results in an unlikely beginning to kingship. Now it was told Saul, saying, “Take note, David, at Naioth in Ramah!” Then Saul sent messengers to take David. But whenever we are at a time of cease-fire in the spiritual war, we know the battle will begin again before long. But I don’t share that opinion. , but he could not believe that David did it for a righteous reason. We may request cookies to be set on your device. Saul and David are together again as in previous days. Check to enable permanent hiding of message bar and refuse all cookies if you do not opt in. It can always be said of our life “and there was war again.”. On David's return to court, the temper of Saul became more fiendish than ever; the melodious strains of the harp had lost all their power to charm; and in a paroxysm of uncontrollable frenzy he aimed a javelin at the person of David--the missile having been thrown with such force that it pierced the chamber wall. Saul spake to Jonathan his son, and to all his servants, that they should kill David--The murderous design he had secretly cherished he now reveals to a few of his intimate friends. to kill him. I’m justified in killing him, because I have to kill him before he kills me.”, ii. For he took his life in his hands and killed the Philistine, and the LORD brought about a great deliverance for all Israel. This singular change can be ascribed only to the power of Him who can turn the hearts of men even as the rivers of water. He is tempted and spiritually attacked, and now he has put himself in a potentially sinful situation. Now the distressing spirit from the LORD came upon Saul as he sat in his house with his spear in his hand. In this case, it would be wrong for Jonathan to obey his father and kill David. a. Saul also sent messengers to David’s house to watch him and to kill him: Previously, Saul swore, “As the LORD lives, he shall not be killed.” (1 Samuel 19:6). of The thing Saul didn’t need – the spear – was left. Please see our Privacy Policy for cookie usage details. 3 And Jonathan made a covenant with David because he loved him as himself. : As David decided on a course of action, she was there to support and help him put it into practice. 1 Samuel 19:4 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] 1 Samuel 19:4, NIV: "Jonathan spoke well of David to Saul his father and said to him, 'Let not the king do wrong to his servant David; he has not wronged you, and what he has done has benefited you greatly." But I don’t share that opinion. This was an unusual work of the Holy Spirit – to come upon men who did not seek after God, who did not long to be filled with the Spirit. By proceeding, you consent to our cookie usage. Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers (19) And Samuel grew, and the Lord was with him. It can always be said of our life “ and there was war again.” b. He spent some time with a godly man. Jonathan knew David was destined to be the next king of Israel, even though Jonathan was officially the crown prince.