1 Samuel 18

Commentary

1 Samuel 18 is a chapter that focuses on the relationship between David and Saul. It begins with Saul's daughter Michal falling in love with David after he defeats Goliath. Saul then agrees to give Michal to David in marriage, but only if David can bring back 100 Philistine foreskins. David succeeds in this task, and Saul gives him Michal as his wife. The chapter then goes on to describe how Saul becomes increasingly jealous of David's success. Saul attempts to kill David multiple times, but David is able to escape each time. Saul's jealousy eventually leads to a rift between him and his son Jonathan, who is loyal to David. This chapter serves as a reminder of the dangers of jealousy and how it can lead to broken relationships. It also shows how loyalty and friendship can be stronger than family ties. Ultimately, it is a reminder that we should be careful of our own jealousies and strive to maintain healthy relationships with those around us.