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Jonathan and David make a Covenant
In addition to this favored position, Jonathan, Saul’s oldest son, becomes David’s closest friend (vv. 1-2). In fact, this friendship develops to the point that Jonathan, who was apparent heir to the throne (I Sam. 20:31) strips himself of his own regalia and places it on David ( …

David Marries Michael - Saul’s Sister
When Saul realized that he could not destroy David personally, he was determined to let the Philistines kill him. His scheme was that he would give his oldest daughter to marry David (v. 17). However, before he was able to pull this off, she married another man (vv. 18-19). Then …