Saul pursues David to Naioth in Ramah, but God intervenes to save David’s life. David then flees to Jonathan in Gibeah. but Jonathan has no knowledge of his father’s murderous intent. “Then David … said, ‘Your father certainly knows that I have found favor in your eyes, and he has said, “Do not let Jonathan know this, lest he be grieved.” But truly, as the Lord lives and…
After David kills Goliath, he becomes Saul’s General piling up several military victories over the Philistines. David becomes so popular with the people that the women who are greeting the returning victors sing, “Saul has slain his thousands, and David his ten thousands.” (1 Samuel 18:7 NKJV) This infuriates Saul who is gripped with pride, bitter envy and self-seeking. Pastor Kevin uses…
