Jonathan
Who was the son of Saul who became David’s friend?
Jonathan.
Name one of the reasons Saul became jealous of David.
David was successful; God was with David; the people loved him; women sang songs about him; Jonathan and Michal were both loyal to David.
Why was David playing the lyre for Saul?
To calm a harmful spirit.
What are some ways our friends can influence us?
Various answers
Name one of the gifts Jonathan gave to David.
Double if you can say why he gave David these valuables. What was Jonathan likely showing David?
Robe, armor, sword, bow, and belt.
That he understood David would be the next king rather than him.
When David was playing the lyre for Saul, how did Saul attempt to kill him?
He threw a spear at him.
Whom did David marry?
Saul’s daughter, Michal
What did Saul say would have to happen before Jonathan would get the kingdom?
David would have to die.
What did Jonathan and David make with each other?
Covenant, promise
Did Saul keep his promise to let David live after his conversation with Jonathan?
No. Only for a short time.
How did the two friends feel when David had to leave?
Sad; they wept/cried.
When Jonathan told the boy that the arrow was beyond him, what message did that give David, who was hiding nearby?
Saul still wanted to kill him; David would have to flee.
Name two reasons Jonathan used to convince Saul he was wrong to try to kill David.
David was innocent; David was a faithful servant; God used David to kill Goliath.
How did Saul respond to David’s absence from the special meal?
Saul was angry so he insulted Jonathan and then threw a spear at him.
How did Michal help David when Saul was trying to kill him?
She helped him escape out the window of their house; she stalled Saul’s messengers by pretending David was sick in bed.
How much of the plan did the boy figure out?
He knew nothing.
Why didn’t Jonathan want the kingdom for himself? AND What did Jonathan take to the field to warn David about Saul?
David was his friend; he accepted that God had chosen David, not him, to be the next king of Israel.
Bow and arrows and a boy to collect arrows he shot.
What job did Saul give David to get him out of his presence and possibly harm him?
Commander of a thousand.
How many times did Saul throw a spear at David?
Three times.
In what book of the Bible can we find the story of David?
Samuel