Q&A#132 David and Jonathan
May 12, 2019
Alastair Roberts
Today's question: "What’s the significance of David and Jonathan’s friendship? Is there something more significant in terms of redemptive history or biblical theology that warrants it being highlighted so frequently and with such strong terms?"
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