1 Samuel 23
Saul may be out for David's blood but this is really no hindrance to Israel's enemies, and sure enough the Philistines attack the Israelite town of Keilah.
David got the news and enquired of God if he should go to the rescue of Keilah.
David's men point out that they are afraid for their lives hiding out in Judah and going to fight the Philistines is not doing anything to reduce their nerves!
David, taking note of his men asked God again - it seems that Abiathar the priest bought the Ephod with the Urim and Thummim with him - The Urim and Thummim were a method used by the priests of Israel to determine God's will.
David and his men went out and attacked the Philistines inflicting heavy losses on the Philistine battle force and saved the town.
When Saul heard about this his first reaction was not one of concern for his people living under threat in Keilah, but that David has trapped himself inside a town with walls and fortifications! So Saul and his warband head off to besiege David and his men.
David asked God if the Saul was coming he asked God through the priest if Saul was definitely coming, and also if the citizens of Keilah being faced with siege would hand David and his men over to Saul.
The answer from God to both of these is "Yes"
David and his men leave the town and escape into the desert with Saul in pursuit.
David got word from his friend Jonathan that he does not believe that Saul would actually lay hands on David, indeed David will be the king and Jonathan would be his second in command (which does not seem to bother him).
The locals point out to King Saul exactly where David is hiding - At one point Saul was going on one side of a mountain with David and his men on the other side.
In the nick of time a messenger reaches Saul with the news that the Philistines have invaded and Saul is needed urgently.
David makes good his escape while Saul is away.
Saul may be out for David's blood but this is really no hindrance to Israel's enemies, and sure enough the Philistines attack the Israelite town of Keilah.
David got the news and enquired of God if he should go to the rescue of Keilah.
David's men point out that they are afraid for their lives hiding out in Judah and going to fight the Philistines is not doing anything to reduce their nerves!
David, taking note of his men asked God again - it seems that Abiathar the priest bought the Ephod with the Urim and Thummim with him - The Urim and Thummim were a method used by the priests of Israel to determine God's will.
David and his men went out and attacked the Philistines inflicting heavy losses on the Philistine battle force and saved the town.
When Saul heard about this his first reaction was not one of concern for his people living under threat in Keilah, but that David has trapped himself inside a town with walls and fortifications! So Saul and his warband head off to besiege David and his men.
David asked God if the Saul was coming he asked God through the priest if Saul was definitely coming, and also if the citizens of Keilah being faced with siege would hand David and his men over to Saul.
The answer from God to both of these is "Yes"
David and his men leave the town and escape into the desert with Saul in pursuit.
David got word from his friend Jonathan that he does not believe that Saul would actually lay hands on David, indeed David will be the king and Jonathan would be his second in command (which does not seem to bother him).
The locals point out to King Saul exactly where David is hiding - At one point Saul was going on one side of a mountain with David and his men on the other side.
In the nick of time a messenger reaches Saul with the news that the Philistines have invaded and Saul is needed urgently.
David makes good his escape while Saul is away.
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