1 Samuel 25-26
In 1 Samuel 25–26, David is kept from vengeance by Abigail’s wisdom and again spares Saul’s life, showing restraint and reliance on God’s justice.
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1 Samuel 23-24
In 1 Samuel 23–24, David rescues Keilah, evades Saul’s pursuit, and spares Saul’s life in a cave, demonstrating restraint and trust in God’s justice.
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1 Samuel 21-22
In 1 Samuel 21–22, David flees from Saul, seeks refuge and provision, and gathers followers while Saul’s violent pursuit leads to tragic consequences for the priests of Nob.
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1 Samuel 20
A heartfelt account of Jonathan and David’s covenant friendship, as they confirm Saul’s intent and part in sorrow, deepening themes of loyalty and sacrifice in 1 Samuel chapter 20.
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Psalm 73
As redeemed sinners, we face trials, tests and temptations that turn the heat up in our lives to what we are going to hang onto — our desires and ways or humbly trusting and obeying the Lord.
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1 Samuel 18-19
A tense account of Saul’s growing jealousy of David, the rise of their conflict, and David’s narrow escapes with Jonathan’s help in 1 Samuel chapters 18–19.
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1 Samuel 16-17
A powerful account of David’s anointing and his defeat of Goliath, introducing Israel’s future king and God’s choice of the unlikely in 1 Samuel chapters 16–17.
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1 Samuel 15
A pivotal chapter where Saul disobeys God’s command against the Amalekites, leading to his rejection as king and Samuel’s rebuke in 1 Samuel chapter 15.
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1 Samuel 14
A vivid account of Jonathan’s courageous attack against the Philistines, Israel’s surprising victory, and Saul’s rash oath that brings tension and near tragedy in 1 Samuel chapter 14.
