# 1 Samuel 20: The Dangerous Middle: DNA or Covenant

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Published: 2026-09-13T04:00:00+00:00
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1 Samuel 20 places Jonathan between loyalty to his father, Saul, and his covenant with David, reminding us that when family ties conflict with obedience to God, we must choose the covenant over DNA.

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