1 Samuel 19:1 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And Saul spake to Jonathan his son, and to all his servants, that they should kill David.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Saul told his son Jonathan and all his servants that they should kill David.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse shows Saul openly commanding his son and servants to murder David, revealing how far his jealousy and fear had driven him.

📚 Historical Context

At this point in Israel's history, Saul was the first king of Israel, but God had already chosen David to be the next king through the prophet Samuel. Saul's jealousy had been growing because David was successful in battle and popular with the people, and Saul feared losing his throne. This marked a turning point where Saul's private resentment became a public death sentence.

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Jonathan spoke well of David to his father Saul, saying, 'Don't let the king do wrong to his servant David, because David hasn't done anything wrong to you. In fact, everything he's done has been very good for you.'

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If he says, 'That's fine,' then I will be safe and at peace. But if he becomes very angry, then you can be sure he has decided to harm me.

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