1Ch 10:13-14 So Saul died for his unfaithfulness which he had committed against the LORD, because he did not keep the word of the LORD, and also because he consulted a medium for guidance. (14) But he did not inquire of the LORD; therefore He killed him, and turned the kingdom over to David the son of Jesse.
We have seen this story before. For anyone who would like further insight into this you can refer back to the devotions for 1 Samuel 31 and 2 Samuel 1. I want to ask a question in hope that it will spark some conversation. Above it mentions why Saul died. He was unfaithful. He sought a medium for guidance rather than the Lord. Therefore the Philistines did not kill Saul, but God did. Here is my question. Why did Jonathan die?
If you do not know anything about Jonathan he was Saul’s son. He was a master bowman, a warrior, but most of all, he loved the Lord God. Because of his love for God, he loved God’s anointed, David. He did not mind giving up his place as king, or his life, for the new anointed king of Israel. He was the one whom, with his armor bearer, took on a whole Philistine army! He figured, if God said they would win, they would win. What a faithful man of God. Why did he die?
I could right down some reasons but that would mean you guys would not answer. Why did Jonathan die. How come, when one guy follows the Lord, and another guy messes up, sometimes both reap the repercussion? For instance, how come both the drunk driver and the safe victim end up in the hospital? If someone were to come up to you on the street, how would you answer their question?
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I might have a guess as to why Jonathan died. I think it might be because he was following Saul who was not following the Lord. Which in a way it would would mean that he was also not following the Lord. It's just like if you were in a car with a drunk driver - why would you let someone drunk drive in the first place.
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