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.
Jonathan called David and told him everything that had happened. Then Jonathan brought David back to Saul, and David served in the king's presence just like he had before.
Jonathan successfully reconciled his father Saul with his friend David, restoring David to his former position in the royal court.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes after Jonathan had pleaded with his father King Saul on David's behalf, convincing Saul not to kill David. Saul had become jealous of David's military success and popularity, but Jonathan's intervention temporarily restored peace between them. This was during the period when David served as a court musician and warrior for Saul, before their relationship deteriorated permanently.
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