Jonathan caused David to swear again, because he loved him: for he loved him as he loved his own soul. 1 Samuel 20:17

Trivia: Which of Elkanah's two wives had a womb that was shut up by God?

Why did God send a three-year famine on David's kingdom?


Because Saul killed the Gibeonites

Then there was a famine in the days of David three years, year after year; and David enquired of the LORD. And the LORD answered, It is for Saul, and for his bloody house, because he slew the Gibeonites. 2 Samuel 21:1

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