1 Samuel 19:3 Meaning and Explanation
“And I will go out and stand beside my father in the field where thou art, and I will commune with my father of thee; and what I see, that I will tell thee.”
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Read Full Chapter →Jonathan promises to speak with his father about David and report back honestly.
What Does 1 Samuel 19:3 Mean?
Jonathan lays out his plan: he will stand beside Saul in the open field, near where David hides, and reason with his father. He pledges to tell David truthfully whatever he learns, sparing nothing. The faithful friend places himself as a go-between, willing to face the king's anger.
Jonathan steps into the gap between an enraged king and a hunted man, pleading the cause of one who cannot plead for himself. This is the work of a mediator, one who stands with the accused and speaks on his behalf. It quietly anticipates the ministry of an Advocate who stands before the Father for those who cannot stand alone, and who tells His own the truth of all He has seen and heard.
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What does 1 Samuel 19:3 mean?
Jonathan promises to speak with his father about David and report back honestly.