So begins the second part of the book of Samuel with David hearing of Saul's death. He grieves for both Jonathan and Saul. He grieves for the man who pursued him and wanted him destroyed for so many years. Love is certainly strange.
In spite of all that Saul has attempted to do to David. David has been devoted to Saul. He loves him.
Too often that is how it works... Families, friends, become divided. Yet, it does not mean that they hate one another. The love is always there. Even when we go in opposite directions; even when we do not like what the other has done or is doing; even when...; no matter what; we still love them and we will grieve when their days on earth are ended.
David grieves even as he is about to become king of Israel.
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