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AND Saul spake to Jonathan his son, and to all his servants, that they should kill David.		SAUL spoke with his son Jonathan and with all his servants about killing David. But Saul’s son Jonathan took great delight in David.
2 But Jonathan Saul’s son delighted much in David and Jonathan told David, saying, Saul my father seeketh to kill thee now therefore, I pray thee, take heed to thyself until the morning, and abide in a secret place, and hide thyself:		2 Jonathan told David, “My father Saul is trying to kill you; therefore be on guard tomorrow morning; stay in a secret place and hide yourself.
3 And I will go out and stand beside my father in the field where thou art, and I will commune with my father of thee; and what I see, that I will tell thee.		3 I will go out and stand beside my father in the field where you are, and I will speak to my father about you; if I learn anything I will tell you.”

David had served King Saul when Saul needed him to play his lyre to soothe his spirit (1 Samuel 16:21–23); David was committed to protecting the King even though David knew he’d succeed him. David didn’t rush this succession, but instead did as he was called to do—protect and serve Saul. David apparently knew his time would come and he didn’t do anything to rush God’s hand. He had already been anointed yet his integrity came through as he waited on God’s timing. Discuss with the class how important it is to always wait on God. Let them know that God doesn’t need any help and that He may not come when we want Him, but He is always on time.

Jonathan and David’s friendship was a special one. Friendship or any relationship requires communication. It also requires being there for one another and sometimes taking risks.

During David’s service to Saul, David developed a close relationship with Saul’s son Jonathan. Scripture says the love and admiration between the two men was mutual. Discuss with the class, “what is a best friend” or “what is friendship”. Have them define these terms in their own words. After discussing what is a best friend, ask the class to think about their best friend. Ask them how much they love them? Jonathan, although he was a part of Saul’s family, loved David. Jonathan’s love was not one of affection only. His actions in verses 2–4 demonstrate how to utilize love as a verb not just as a feeling. Ask the class if they knew some information regarding their best friend, would they tell them? Why or why not?