SEV Biblia, Chapter 20:32
Y Jonatán respondió a su padre Saúl, y le dijo: ¿Por qué morirá? ¿Qué ha hecho?
John Gill's Bible Commentary
Ver. 32. And Jonathan answered Saul his, father, and said unto him , etc.] Making no answer to the charges of perverseness, rebellion, and folly brought against himself, which he bore with patience, but could not bear to hear his dear friend spoken against, and as worthy of death; and therefore in answer to that says, wherefore shall he be slain? what hath he done ? has he attempted to take away thy life? to deprive thee of thy crown? to settle himself upon the throne? what overt act of treason has he been guilty of; that he should die? on the contrary, has he not done many things worthy of immortal honour, for the good of the nation, and the glory of thy reign? and if God has determined the kingdom for him, and anointed him to it, what blame can be laid upon him? nay, should he not be the rather respected and honoured?
Matthew Henry Commentary
Verses 24-34 - None were more constant than David in attending holy duties; nor had he been absent, but self-preservation obliged him to withdraw. In grea peril present opportunities for Divine ordinances may be waved. But it is bad for us, except in case of necessity, to omit any opportunity of statedly attending on them. Jonathan did wisely and well for himsel and family, to secure an interest in David, yet for this he is blamed It is good to take God's people for our people. It will prove to ou advantage at last, however it may now be thought against our interest Saul was outrageous. What savage beasts, and worse, does anger make men!
Original Hebrew
ויען 6030 יהונתן 3083 את 853 שׁאול 7586 אביו 1 ויאמר 559 אליו 413 למה 4100 יומת 4191 מה 4100 עשׂה׃ 6213
