Although David’s prowess made King Saul see him as a rival, no trace of jealousy darkened Jonathan’s countenance. He and David became very close friends, and it is likely that in their confidential talk, Jonathan learned about David’s anointing to be Israel’s next king.
وعلى عكس الملك شاول الذي رأى في داود منافسا على العرش بسبب البسالة التي اعرب عنها ،‏ لم يسمح يوناثان لمشاعر الحسد بأن تتسلل الى قلبه .‏