Ep 596 – 1 Samuel 18:1-9

Chapter 18 of 1 Samuel opens up with a description of the new and deepening friendship between David and Jonathan, the son of King Saul. This relationship will play a significant part in the unfolding story of David's life. David, the unlikely hero who had defeated the Philistine champion, Goliath, suddenly found himself a full-time employee of the king and a friend to the king's son. But it wouldn't take long before David discovered his best friend's father didn't share his son's affection for him. At least, not all the time. Saul would begin to exhibit wild mood swings and a meteoric relationship with his young shepherd turned warrior. David's seeming penchant for success and growing popularity among the people would end up making Saul jealous. And it didn't help that Saul could hear songs being sung in the streets of the city boasting of David's accomplishments. David had made a friend and a foe in the king's palace, and it was just a matter of time before Saul and his son found themselves in conflict over this young man who was a man after God's own heart and whose exploits had won the hearts of the people.