Unlike his father, who saw David as a rival, Jonathan recognized Jehovah’s hand in matters and submitted to His will; he did not compare himself with David, asking, “Why David and not me? ”
(‏ ١ صموئيل ١٩ :‏ ​ ١ -‏ ٤‏ )‏ وعلى عكس ابيه الذي رأى في داود منافسا على العرش ،‏ ادرك يوناثان ان يهوه يوجه الامور وأذعن لمشيئته .‏