The Long Reach of Sin

It is to Jonathan's credit that he understands and accepts the fact that David will be the king of Israel and not him: And he (Jonathan) said to him, "Do not fear for the hand of Saul my father shall not find you. You shall be king over Israel, and I shall be next to you. Saul, my father, also knows this (1 Sam 23.17).

Jonathan's plan is to serve with/under David when he is king. God's plan is different. Jonathan, while innocent of Saul's sin, is killed in battle along with Saul. We see here the long reach of sin. Saul destroys not only himself in his sin, but also his son, along with most of the rest of his household. What a heinous thing is sin, and how far the unforeseen consequences.