David - A Threat to Saul

As David became more successful in battle, King Saul grew jealous and fearful. Saul knew David was a brave warrior and a capable leader. Jonathan, Sauls son, became David's closest friend and remained loyal to him. Although Saul first planned for David to marry his daughter Merab, David eventually married Sauls younger daughter, Michal.

Saul repeatedly tried to kill David, forcing him to flee and hide in different places. Even though Saul hunted him across the land, David refused to harm the king because Saul had been chosen by God.

On one occasion, David secretly entered Sauls camp at night. Saul was asleep, and David could easily have killed him. Instead, David took Sauls spear and water jug and left peacefully. The next day, David showed these items to Saul as proof that he had spared the kings life.

Saul realized David had shown mercy and became remorseful. The two men promised not to harm one another and then went their separate ways. Later, the Philistines defeated Israel in battle. Saul and his armor-bearer died after falling upon their own swords.

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BIble verse

"He said to his men, The Lord forbid that I should do such a thing to my master, the Lords anointed." — 1 Samuel 24:6 (NIV)

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Questions & Answers (QA)

1. Who was David's close friend?

2. Which daughter of Saul did David marry?

3. Why did David go into hiding?

4. How many times did David spare Sauls life?

5. What did David take from Sauls camp?

6. Why did David take these items?

7. How did Saul react when he saw the proof?

8. What promise did David and Saul make?

9. Who later defeated Israel in battle?

10. How did Saul die?

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