V.1 Jonathan lives in the palace with his father the king, and he sees continual hatred against David, his special and beloved friend. Perhaps we have found it much the same. We love the Lord Jesus, and we love to hear others speak well of Him. But we have to live and work with those who are like Saul they actually hate the Lord and take His precious Name in vain.
V.4-7 Here we see the faithfulness of the love of Jonathan for David. He speaks “good of David unto Saul his father.” This must have taken a lot of courage. It is not easy to speak well of the Lord Jesus among those who hate Him, but surely we would not be silent at such a time. Saul listens to his son and promises that David will not be put to death.
V.8-17 Saul soon turns from those good promises.
V.18-24 David runs to Samuel. Saul hears and sends messengers to capture David, and finally goes himself to take him but see how the Lord takes care of His own. Neither Saul nor his mightiest men can touch one whom the Lord protects.