BIBLE TIME KIDS · EP79
MEET THE CHARACTERS
BIBLICAL CHARACTERS
- DavidA young warrior who serves faithfully even under the king's jealousy
- JonathanThe prince who chooses loyal friendship and makes a covenant with David
- SaulThe king consumed by jealousy over the people's praise of David
SaulYoung man, whose son are you?
DavidI am the son of Jesse of Bethlehem.
READ IT IN THE BIBLE1 Samuel 18–20
JonathanI saw how you stepped forward trusting God.
DavidI have heard how bravely you fought for Israel too.
READ IT IN THE BIBLE1 Samuel 18–20
JonathanTake my robe and weapons. I welcome you as a friend, not a rival.
DavidI will treasure them as a promise of friendship.
READ IT IN THE BIBLE1 Samuel 18–20
YoelCan a prince really give David his robe and weapons?
HanaJonathan put covenant friendship ahead of his own position.
READ IT IN THE BIBLE1 Samuel 18–20
WomenSaul has won, and David has won a great victory!
SaulAre the people's hearts turning entirely to David?
READ IT IN THE BIBLE1 Samuel 18–20
DavidI will play so your troubled heart may find rest.
SaulEven your music seems to make people love you more.
READ IT IN THE BIBLE1 Samuel 18–20
SaulAre you trying to take my place too?
DavidMy king, I have never tried to harm you!
READ IT IN THE BIBLE1 Samuel 18–20
JonathanFather, David has done no wrong against you.
SaulWhy do you defend him?
READ IT IN THE BIBLE1 Samuel 18–20
JonathanHe risked his life to rescue Israel. Do not shed innocent blood.
SaulI will listen to you and not harm him now.
READ IT IN THE BIBLE1 Samuel 18–20
JonathanMy father swore not to harm you. You may return to serve.
DavidThank you for speaking the truth for me.
READ IT IN THE BIBLE1 Samuel 18–20
MichalClimb down now. If you wait, they will catch you!
DavidI will not forget your help.
READ IT IN THE BIBLE1 Samuel 18–20
DavidWhat wrong have I done that the king wants me dead?
JonathanI will not dismiss your fear. We will find out together.
READ IT IN THE BIBLE1 Samuel 18–20
DavidAt the New Moon feast, watch his response when my seat is empty.
JonathanThen I will send you the answer with an arrow signal.
READ IT IN THE BIBLE1 Samuel 18–20
JonathanBefore God, let us protect your life and my household.
DavidWhatever happens, I will not forget this promise.
READ IT IN THE BIBLE1 Samuel 18–20
SaulWhy has the son of Jesse not come to the meal?
JonathanI gave him permission to attend a family gathering.
READ IT IN THE BIBLE1 Samuel 18–20
SaulAs long as David lives, your throne will never be secure!
JonathanWhy should he die? What has he done?
READ IT IN THE BIBLE1 Samuel 18–20
SaulBring him to me!
JonathanFather, you are pushing away truth as well as David.
READ IT IN THE BIBLE1 Samuel 18–20
JonathanThe arrow is beyond you. Run farther and find it!
Young ServantYes, my prince!
READ IT IN THE BIBLE1 Samuel 18–20
JonathanTake the weapons and return to the city ahead of me.
Young ServantYou will follow soon, won't you?
READ IT IN THE BIBLE1 Samuel 18–20
DavidYou protected me even though you are the king's son.
JonathanProtecting my friend matters more than protecting my position.
READ IT IN THE BIBLE1 Samuel 18–20
JonathanGo in peace. The LORD is witness to our promise.
DavidI will show faithful love to your household to the end.
READ IT IN THE BIBLE1 Samuel 18–20
YoelShould a friend always take my side no matter what?
HanaJonathan did not defend lies. He protected truth and life.
READ IT IN THE BIBLE1 Samuel 18–20
YoelThe person with most reason for jealousy became the truest friend.
HanaLove does not count a friend's good as only my loss.
READ IT IN THE BIBLE1 Samuel 18–20
YoelShall we find the promise they kept in Scripture?
HanaLet's read 1 Samuel 18–20 and follow their choices.
READ IT IN THE BIBLE1 Samuel 18–20