Bible Strands
1 Samuel 19:7
So Jonathan summoned David and told him all these things. Then Jonathan brought David to Saul, and David was with Saul as before.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Jonathan acts as intermediary between Saul and David immediately after Saul swears an oath not to execute him. Jonathan relays the oath to David and then reintroduces David to Saul’s court.
The words — The text highlights וַ/יִּקְרָ֤א (va/i.yik.Ra'), meaning "and he called," and וַ/יַּגֶּד־ (va/i.ya.ged-), meaning "and he told." These verbs frame Jonathan’s dual action of summoning David and reporting Saul’s oath.
The thread — Jonathan’s mediation echoes his earlier protection of David in 1 Samuel 18:2 and anticipates David’s reinstatement as a military commander in 1 Samuel 18:13. This cycle of royal favor and renewed service also appears in 1 Samuel 16:21.
Why it lands — The verse documents a temporary restoration of David’s position through royal intervention rather than personal merit. It requires the reader to observe how political alliances and sworn oaths temporarily override a king’s violent intent.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
And Jonathan called David, and Jonathan shewed him all those things. And Jonathan brought David to Saul, and he was in his presence, as in times past.
Cross-references
- 1 Samuel 16:21 When David came to Saul and entered his service, Saul loved him very much, and David became his armor-bearer.
- 1 Samuel 18:2 And from that day Saul kept David with him and did not let him return to his father’s house.
- 1 Samuel 18:13 Therefore Saul sent David away and gave him command of a thousand men. David led the troops out to battle and back,
- 1 Samuel 18:10 The next day a spirit of distress sent from God came upon Saul, and he prophesied inside the house while David played the harp as usual. Now Saul was holding a spear,
- Genesis 31:2 And Jacob saw from the countenance of Laban that his attitude toward him had changed.
- Exodus 4:10 “Please, Lord,” Moses replied, “I have never been eloquent, neither in the past nor since You have spoken to Your servant, for I am slow of speech and tongue.”
- 1 Chronicles 11:2 Even in times past, while Saul was king, you were the one who led Israel out and brought them back. And the LORD your God said, ‘You will shepherd My people Israel, and you will be ruler over them.’”
- Isaiah 30:33 For Topheth has long been prepared; it has been made ready for the king. Its funeral pyre is deep and wide, with plenty of fire and wood. The breath of the LORD, like a torrent of burning sulfur, sets it ablaze.