David flees from Saul to Gath

Date: November 10, 2021
Topic: Despair
Passage: 1 Samuel 26:1–1 Samuel 27:12

Once again, the Ziphites betrayed David’s location to Saul (v. 1). Saul took 3,000 troops and went to find David. When they reached the area where David was camped, they were very tired and bedded down for the night with the intention of launching a surprise attack on David and his people …

David Seeks Refuge From Saul in Phillistia

Date: August 12, 2020
Topic: Protection
Passage: 1 Samuel 27:1–1 Samuel 27:12

In this chapter, David is compelled to leave his homeland because of the slander of Cush and the betrayal of the people of Ziph. At Engedi there seemed to be a complete and harmonious reconciliation between David and Saul. Yet, in just a brief time, Saul was again hunting David. …

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