“Then they told…” and they were told; in a chapter of the ongoing cat-and-mouse chase, Saul and David receive snippets of information from those around them as they each sought an advantage on the other. Nevertheless, in…

While everyone who was in distress, in debt, or discontented gathered to David, Saul witnessed how the support of his servants deserted him. With his spear in his hand – he was out to kill (cf 18:10-11)…

Is Lying to preserve life justifiable?  When David realized that Saul sought to kill him, he fled from Saul’s presence. He first went to Nob, the home of the tabernacle and the priests at the time to…

1. Jonathan and David’s friendship was in the LORD and was in accordance to what was right. (Verses 17 & 34) Verse 17 Jonathan and David were of the same faith, believed in the same God, and…

In this chapter, we read about two events which some might find puzzling: (v9) Now the distressing spirit from the LORD came upon Saul as he sat in his house with his spear in his hand. (v24) And…

What stands out in this chapter is the character and response of David as he handled Saul’s volatile treatment. When Saul was consumed with jealousy, he even acted on his intent to kill David! (v10-11) What gave…

David versus Goliath! Everyone knows this story. We heard this story since we were young. We sang songs about it. We even watched videos of how a young boy defeated the mighty giant with just one stone!…

After reading the last few chapters where Saul continued his downward spiral of faith and obedience, God had enough of him and told Samuel to anoint a new king in place of Saul. At first Samuel was…

Samuel spoke to Saul, saying, “The LORD sent me to anoint you king over His people over Israel. Now therefore, heed the voice of the words of the LORD. Thus says the LORD of hosts: I will…