2 Samuel 1: Mighty Saul & Son Fallen, Risk Life & Give as ☧

Rev. Steven Theiss, retired LCMS pastor in Frohna, Missouri, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study 2 Samuel 1.

“You daughters of Israel, weep over Saul, who clothed you luxuriously in scarlet, who put ornaments of gold on your apparel. How the mighty have fallen in the midst of the battle!” David responds with the highest piety to the news of Saul’s death in 2 Samuel 1. He executes the Amalekite who served under Saul for letting his sword end the king’s life. He mourns Saul and Jonathan alike without a hint of insincerity. Finally, he commands Israel to remember Saul as God’s instrument of grace, and he grieves for Jonathan, who risked his life for David more than any other. Jesus Christ was an even greater Jonathan, not merely risking his life but willingly sacrificing it in faithful devotion to God and His people.