Chapter 6: The Last Goodbye

David and his men kept moving through the wilderness, never staying in one place for long. Eventually they reached the hill country of Ziph, south of Hebron, and took refuge in the strongholds there. Saul searched for him every day, but God did not give David into his hand.

Then Jonathan traveled into the wilderness to find David and helped him find strength in God. (1 Samuel 23:16)

JONATHAN“Do not be afraid. My father Saul will not lay a hand on you. You will be king over Israel, and I will be second to you. Even my father knows this.”— 1 Samuel 23:17

David would outlast Saul's rage. God would make sure of it.

They renewed their covenant before the Lord — that David would show kindness to Jonathan and his family, and never cut them off. Jonathan had loved David as he loved his own soul.

Then Jonathan went home. Scripture never records them seeing each other again.