1 Samuel 20:32
“Jonathan answered Saul his father, and said to him, “Why should he be put to death? What has he done?””
What does 1 Samuel 20:32 mean?
Jonathan is defending his best friend David against his father King Saul's murderous rage. At this point in their story, Saul has become consumed with jealousy toward David and is determined to kill him, but Jonathan can't understand the reason for this hatred. His simple question, "What has he done?", cuts through the paranoia and points out that David hasn't actually committed any crime worthy of death. This moment shows Jonathan choosing loyalty to what's right over loyalty to his own father. He's willing to challenge Saul directly, risking his own safety, because he sees the injustice happening in front of him. For anyone facing pressure to go along with something that feels wrong, Jonathan's willingness to ask hard questions and speak up offers a quiet example of courage.