Editing David and Jonathan (section)

=== Death of Jonathan ===
David proved a successful commander, and as his popularity increased, so did Saul's jealousy. In the hope that the Philistines might kill David, Saul gives David his daughter [[Michal]] in marriage, provided that David slay a hundred Philistines and bring their [[foreskin]]s to him; David returns with two-fold the requirement. After the wedding, the disappointed Saul sends assassins to the newlyweds' quarters, but David escapes with the help of Michal. Despite several short-term reconciliations, David remains an exile and an outlaw.<ref name=Corbett>{{cite web |last1=Corbett |first1=John |title=CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: King David |url=https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/04642b.htm |website=www.newadvent.org |access-date=25 November 2024}}{{PD-notice}}</ref>

As Saul continues to pursue David, David and Jonathan renew their covenant, after which they do not meet again. Jonathan is slain on [[Mount Gilboa]] along with his brothers [[Abinadab]] and [[Malchi-shua]], and Saul commits suicide.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Driscoll |first1=James F. "Saul" |title=CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Saul |url=http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13486d.htm |website=www.newadvent.org |access-date=25 November 2024}} {{PD-notice}}</ref> David learns of Saul and Jonathan's death and chants a lament,<ref name=Corbett/> which in part says:

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Saul and Jonathan, beloved and pleasant in their life, And in their death they were not parted; They were swifter than eagles, They were stronger than lions ... How have the mighty fallen in the midst of the battle! Jonathan is slain on your high places. I am distressed for you, my brother Jonathan; You have been very pleasant to me. Your love to me was more wonderful than the love of women. How have the mighty fallen, And the weapons of war perished!<ref>{{bibleverse|2 Samuel|1:23–27|NASB}}</ref>
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