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David and Jonathan's godly friendship demonstrates how two men can share deep love without romantic implications, while King Saul's destructive jealousy highlights the dangers of comparison and hardening one's heart against God's will.

• David becomes friends with Jonathan after defeating Goliath in battle
• King Saul grows intensely jealous when people praise David more than him
• An "evil spirit from God" torments Saul, possibly through judicial hardening
• Saul attempts to kill David multiple times with a spear while David plays music
• Saul tries to have David killed in battle by offering his daughter in marriage
• David completes Saul's challenge by bringing double the requested Philistine foreskins
• Jonathan warns David of his father's murderous intentions through a secret arrow signal
• David and Jonathan make a covenant friendship that transcends political interests
• Saul's jealousy becomes so extreme he tries to kill his own son Jonathan
• David flees from Saul's court while maintaining his integrity and friendship with Jonathan

Remember that God has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of Him who called us by His glory and goodness.

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