Prophecy Against Eli Fulfilled, Jonathan

A couple notes from today's reading:

1. The sad massacre by Doeg of the priests' families at Nob was a partial fulfillment of Samuel's prophecy against Eli in 1 Samuel 2:31: "The time is coming when I will cut short your strength and the strength of your father's house, so that there will not be an old man in your family line."
2. Jonathan's comforting note to David in 23:17, "You will be king over Israel, and I will be second to you," demonstrates the godly character of Jonathan. From a worldly standpoint he could have had it all by succeeding his father as king. Instead he had a godly worldview which showed him what was really important, and Jonathan was content to fill his role in supporting the man God determined should be king. What an example for us!