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David Spares His Enemy: Mercy in the Cave and Saul’s Darkest Act | 1 Samuel 22–24
Welcome to Day 80 of Word for Word: The Bible.
In this episode, we read 1 Samuel chapters 22–24, where David lives as a fugitive while Saul relentlessly pursues him. As the tension between them grows, we see a stark contrast between Saul’s fear-driven leadership and David’s steady trust in God.
Today’s reading includes:
David gathering followers in the cave of Adullam and seeking refuge for his family
Saul’s tragic decision to order the massacre of the priests at Nob
Abiathar’s escape and his joining David
David rescuing the city of Keilah after seeking the Lord’s guidance
Saul’s continued…
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