David Spares Saul's Life in 1 Samuel: A Tale of Mercy and Forgiveness
Delve into the story of David sparing Saul's life multiple times, despite facing personal threats and betrayal. Explore the themes of courage, mercy, and the power of forgiveness portrayed in the biblical account of their tumultuous relationship.
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David Spares Sauls Life 1 Samuel 24 & 26
David Spares Sauls Life Introduction Saul has already tried to kill David. See 19:8-10
David Spares Sauls Life Introduction Saul has already tried to kill David. See 19:8-10 David grew accustomed to hiding in caves. See 22:1
David Spares Sauls Life Introduction Saul tried to kill his own son Jonathan for siding with David. See 20:32-33
David Spares Sauls Life Introduction Saul tried to kill his own son Jonathan for siding with David. See 20:32-33 Saul ordered the priests of the Lord killed for helping David and at least 85 were killed that day by Doeg the Edomite. See 22:16-19
David Spares Saul Once 1 Sam. 24 24:5 Why would his conscience bother him over this? Possibly because Saul s robe indicated his royal status. David s cutting it might have been seen as taking that status from him and claiming it for himself. because he cut off the corner of Saul s robe
David Spares Saul Once 1 Sam. 24 24:6 This refers to Saul s anointing as king by Samuel. David was anointed by Samuel too. In Hebrew it is the word mashiyach (messiah). In the Greek LXX, the word is christos (christ). the Lord s anointed 7x in today s chapters
David Spares Saul Once 1 Sam. 24 24:13 This proverb indicates that the heart is the source of our actions, and not vice-versa. Out of the wicked comes wickedness.
David Spares Saul Once 1 Sam. 24 Because I m a sinner, I sin. Sinning doesn t make you a sinner, it only proves that you are one. Chuck Smith (1927 2013)
David Spares Saul Once 1 Sam. 24 Even so, in Christ Jesus I am now righteous Because of God s work in my life, I now do the deeds of righteousness. Chuck Smith (1927 2013)
David Spares Saul Once 1 Sam. 24 24:20-21 Saul admits that he knows David will someday take over his throne. His own dynasty is not going to last. I know that you shall surely be king
David Spares Saul Twice 1 Sam. 26 26:10 upon Saul even though Saul is seeking his life. See Romans 12:19-20 David knows that it is not his job to take vengeance
David Spares Saul Twice 1 Sam. 26 26:11-12 The water was Saul s means of survival. The spear was his weapon of war. Taking these items, David is clearly showing that Saul s life was in his hands. spear jar of water
David Spares Saul Twice 1 Sam. 26 This was to be the last time that David and Saul would confront one another. Keep reading in 1 & 2 Samuel for the rest of the story.
David Spares Sauls Life Conclusions Show people respect whether they deserve it or not.
David Spares Sauls Life Conclusions Show people respect whether they deserve it or not. Be faithful and let God be your advocate.
David Spares Sauls Life Conclusions Show people respect whether they deserve it or not. Be faithful and let God be your advocate. God uses trials for our good. See Psalm 57 & 142
David Spares Sauls Life Conclusions David had to go through a period of humiliation before he was allowed to take the throne. Jesus, the Son of David, did the same for our sakes. Final passage: 1 Peter 2:21-25
