1 Samuel, 20

31. Why, as long as the son of Jesse lives upon the earth, you cannot make good your claim to the kingship! So send for him, and bring him to me, for he is doomed."

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Chapter 20 of 1 Samuel narrates the continuation of the relationship between David and Jonathan, son of King Saul. In this chapter, Jonathan pledges to help David escape his father's wrath and they make a friendship pact. However, the chapter also deals with Saul's growing hostility in relation to David and his determination to kill him. Next, five verses related to the topics addressed in 1 Samuel 20:

Proverbs 17:17: "At all times the friend loves, and in anguish the brother is made." This verse highlights the importance of true friendship, which is able to overcome adversities and become a relationship of siblings.

John 15:13: "No one has greater love than this, of giving someone his life for his friends." Jonathan risks his life to help David, showing a sacrificial and unconditional love, which is an example of Christ's love for his friends.

Psalm 119:63: "I am a friend of all who fear you and keep your precepts." David and Jonathan were friends because they shared a faith in God and a commitment to obedience to their commandments.

Proverbs 27:6: "Wounds made by the friend are faithful, but kisses from the enemy are misleading." Saul proves to be an unfaithful friend, while pretending friendship and is friendly to David, he secretly desires his death.

Psalm 27:1: "The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom will I fear? Is the Lord the fortress of my life; whose I will fear me?" David trusts God to protect him against Saul's threats and maintains his faith unshakable, even in the midst of persecution and danger.