David, fleeing from Saul goes to stay in the enemy’s camp. He and his people seek refuge with the Philistines. David has been running from Saul for years. Two times now David has personally spared Saul’s life. Both times Saul walked away from the encounter with a promise to let David be. Both times he […]
Saul continues to pursue David with all his might. David has the perfect opportunity to kill Saul but he doesn’t. David spares Saul’s life. “I will not put out my hand against my lord, for he is the Lord’s anointed” (verse 10b). When I was young my mother told me a bible story about David […]
David is on the run. He is alone and looking to find protection. He thinks Achish, the king of Gath, might help him. “The enemy of my enemy is my friend.” Not so in this situation. David is desperate to find safety. If he weren’t there is NO WAY he would even consider seeking refuge […]
David was warned by Jonathan that the king indeed sought his life. David in on the run but he needs supplies. He stops in Nob to visit the priest and get what he can. David is alone in his flight from the king. He has no troops to support him or even a friend to […]