Saul's son and David's best friend

• A. Jesse
• B. Nathan
• C. Mephibosheth
• D. Jonathan

Answer: (D)

Jonathan is the one who fits both parts of the clue. He is Saul’s son, and he becomes David’s closest friend. In the narrative, Jonathan shows remarkable loyalty to David, even when Saul is plotting to kill him. He recognizes that David will ultimately be king and makes a covenant with him to protect him and support his reign. This deep bond between Saul’s son and David is a key moment in Salvation history, illustrating faithfulness and the complexities of godly leadership.

Jesse is David’s father, not Saul’s son. Nathan is the prophet who speaks for God to David. Mephibosheth is Saul’s grandson (Jonathan’s son), not Saul’s son. So the person who matches both elements—Saul’s son and David’s best friend—is Jonathan.