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Thursday, March 22, 2012

When David got word that Jonathan had died along with his Father, King Saul, and his brothers he composed a lament and ordered that the men of Judah be taught this lament.  

Though Saul sought for a long time to have David killed David never took revenge into his own hands. He honored God’s anointed and spoke highly of him in this lament, but it is clear it was primarily written to extol the virtues of Jonathan, his very special friend. 
 
Listen to some of what he wrote: “Your glory, O Israel, lies slain on the heights. How the mighty have fallen…From the blood of the slain, from the flesh of the mighty, the bow of Jonathan did not turn back…I grieve for you, Jonathan my brother; you were very dear to me. Your love for me was wonderful, more wonderful than that of women” (2nd Samuel 1:19-27). 
 
The Life Application Study Bible explains: “By saying that Jonathan’s love was ‘deeper than the love of women,’ David was not implying that he had a sexual relationship with Jonathan. Homosexual acts were absolutely forbidden in Israel. Leviticus 18;22 calls homosexuality ‘detestable,’ and Leviticus 20:13 decrees the death penalty for those who practice homosexuality. David was simply restating the deep brotherhood and faithful friendship he had with Jonathan.” 
 
I don’t think any other man meant more to David than Jonathan. He grieved his loss because he would miss Jonathan’s ability to encourage and strengthen him. Blessed is the man who has such a friend.  
 

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