David Pretends to Go Crazy 1 David went on his way and Jonathan returned to town. David went to Nob, to Ahimelech the Priest. Ahimelech was alarmed as he went…

Saul Murders the Priests of God 1-2 So David got away and escaped to the Cave of Adullam. When his brothers and others associated with his family heard where he…

Living in Desert Hideouts 1-2 It was reported to David that the Philistines were raiding Keilah and looting the grain. David went in prayer toGod: “Should I go after these…

“I’m No Rebel” 1-4 When Saul came back after dealing with the Philistines, he was told, “David is now in the wilderness of En Gedi.” Saul took three companies—the best…

To Fight God’s Battles 1 Samuel died. The whole country came to his funeral. Everyone grieved over his death, and he was buried in his hometown of Ramah. Meanwhile, David…

Obsessed with a Single Flea 1-3 Some Ziphites came to Saul at Gibeah and said, “Did you know that David is hiding out on the Hakilah Hill just opposite Jeshimon?”…

1 David thought to himself, “Sooner or later, Saul’s going to get me. The best thing I can do is escape to Philistine country. Saul will count me a lost…

1 During this time the Philistines mustered their troops to make war on Israel. Achish said to David, “You can count on this: You’re marching with my troops, you and…

1-2 The Philistines mustered all their troops at Aphek. Meanwhile Israel had made camp at the spring at Jezreel. As the Philistine warlords marched forward by regiments and divisions, David…

David’s Strength Was in His God 1-3 Three days later, David and his men arrived back in Ziklag. Amalekites had raided the Negev and Ziklag. They tore Ziklag to pieces…