In the morning Jonathan went out into the field to the appointment with David, and with him a little boy. And he said to his boy, “Run and find the arrows that I shoot.” As the boy ran, he shot an arrow beyond him. And when the boy came to the place of the arrow that Jonathan had shot, Jonathan called after the boy and said, “Is not the arrow beyond you?” And Jonathan called after the boy, “Hurry! Be quick! Do not stay!” So Jonathan’s boy gathered up the arrows and came to his master. But the boy knew nothing. Only Jonathan and David knew the matter. And Jonathan gave his weapons to his boy and said to him, “Go and carry them to the city.” And as soon as the boy had gone, David rose from beside the stone heap and fell on his face to the ground and bowed three times. And they kissed one another and wept with one another, David weeping the most. Then Jonathan said to David, “Go in peace, because we have sworn both of us in the name of the LORD, saying, The LORD shall be between me and you, and between my offspring and your offspring, forever.’” And he rose and departed, and Jonathan went into the city.
Comment: The message is delivered as previously arranged; the boy dismissed and the two friends meet and part. There are kisses of friendship, tears of agonizing sorrow, and promises of continuing friendship, come hell or high tide. Sadly they part.
Prayer: Please lead me into the unknown future assured of Your presence, O my Father.
As I read it! 
Thank you Barry for your comments on this passage. I can still remember the first time I heard this story at Sunday School when I was young. The bond between David and Jonathan is such a strong God-bond of love, loyalty and devotion. This example is something which we today would benefit from to be such a friend. God bless you.
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