1 Samuel 19:1-24

19:1-7 | Jonathan’s approach with his father produced a temporary reconciliation (as in times past) between David and Saul. He also proved that his word to David could be trusted.

19:9-11 | No longer did Saul passively hope the enemy would kill David. After two failed attempts to try to kill David himself, he now involved some of his messengers in a plot.

19:11-12 | In Psalm 59, David clarifies the difference between what he felt and what he believed in response to this event.

19:13 | The word used for image refers to smaller household idols (Gen. 31:19-35; Judg. 18:17-26). Apparently it was not difficult for Saul’s daughter to locate idols in the palace.

19:20-24 | The Spirit of God thwarted the messengers’ evil intentions. Even Saul was overcome and was stripped of his dignity in the process, just as he would soon be stripped of his throne. No one can frustrate God’s purposes.