Jonathan’s great love for David caused him humbly to accept what he perceived to be God’s will as to who was to succeed his father as king of Israel.
Kuna Joonatan Taavetit väga armastas, tunnustas ta alandlikult seda valikut, mille Jumal näis olevat teinud selle kohta, kes pidi tema isa järel Iisraeli kuningaks saama.