June 14: Christian Fellowship.
The Marks of a True Friend.
"I am distressed for you, my brother Jonathan; greatly beloved were you to me; your love to me was wonderful, passing the love of women."--2 Samuel 1:26, NRSV
THE FRIENDSHIP OF JONATHAN for David was...of God's providence, to preserve the life of the future ruler of Israel.--Patriarchs and Prophets, 649.
Jonathan, by birth heir to the throne, yet knowing himself set aside by the divine decree; to his rival the most tender and faithful of friends, shielding David's life at the peril of his own; steadfast at his father's side through the dark day of his declining power, and at his side falling at the last-the name of Jonathan is treasured in heaven, and it stands on earth a witness to the existence and power of unselfish love.--Education, 157.
"Saul and Jonathan, beloved and lovely!
In life and in death they were not divided;
they were swifter than eagles;
they were stronger than lions.
"You daughters of Israel, weep over Saul,
who clothed you luxuriously in scarlet,
who put ornaments of gold on your apparel.
"How the mighty have fallen
in the midst of the battle!
"Jonathan lies slain on your high places.
I am distressed for you, my brother Jonathan;
very pleasant have you been to me;
your love to me was extraordinary,
surpassing the love of women."
--2 Samuel 1:26, ESV
The Marks of a True Friend.
"I am distressed for you, my brother Jonathan; greatly beloved were you to me; your love to me was wonderful, passing the love of women."--2 Samuel 1:26, NRSV
THE FRIENDSHIP OF JONATHAN for David was...of God's providence, to preserve the life of the future ruler of Israel.--Patriarchs and Prophets, 649.
Jonathan, by birth heir to the throne, yet knowing himself set aside by the divine decree; to his rival the most tender and faithful of friends, shielding David's life at the peril of his own; steadfast at his father's side through the dark day of his declining power, and at his side falling at the last-the name of Jonathan is treasured in heaven, and it stands on earth a witness to the existence and power of unselfish love.--Education, 157.
"Saul and Jonathan, beloved and lovely!
In life and in death they were not divided;
they were swifter than eagles;
they were stronger than lions.
"You daughters of Israel, weep over Saul,
who clothed you luxuriously in scarlet,
who put ornaments of gold on your apparel.
"How the mighty have fallen
in the midst of the battle!
"Jonathan lies slain on your high places.
I am distressed for you, my brother Jonathan;
very pleasant have you been to me;
your love to me was extraordinary,
surpassing the love of women."
--2 Samuel 1:26, ESV
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