1 Samuel 23:16

And Jonathan, Saul's son, arose,.... And came from Gibeah, which, according to Bunting (o), was twenty two miles from the place where David was:

and went to David into the wood: having had…

A touching example of mutual fidelity between friends. The humility and unselfish love of Jonathan is apparent in 1Sa 23:17.

And Jonathan - strengthened his hand in God - It is probable that there was always a secret intercourse between David and Jonathan, and that by this most trusty friend he was apprised of the various…

Here is, I. David absconding. He abode in a wilderness, in a mountain (Sa1 23:14), in a wood, Sa1 23:15. We must here, 1. Commend his eminent virtues, his humility, modesty, fidelity to his prince,…

Jonathan's last meeting with David

16. strengthened his hand in God Revived his courage by pointing him to the true ground of confidence. Cp. ch. 1Sa 30:6; Job 4:3.