David and Jonathan

After the victory over Goliath, the soul of Jonathan, Saul’s son, is bound to the soul of David. He makes a covenant with him and gives him his robe, his sword, his bow, and his belt. But when the women sing, “Saul hath slain his thousands, and David his ten thousands,” Saul becomes jealous. He tries to pin David to the wall with his spear, then gives him his daughter Michal in marriage, hoping he will die at the hands of the Philistines. Jonathan pleads for his friend; Michal helps him escape through the window. At the new moon, David’s place at the king’s table stays empty: Saul flies into a rage and even hurls his spear at Jonathan. The next day, out in the field, Jonathan shoots an arrow beyond the boy who is with him: it is the agreed signal, and David must flee. The two friends kiss each other and weep, and swear loyalty in the name of the LORD.