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And so establishes the beginning of the end of Saul’s reign…and the anointing of the new king.
What happens in chapter 16, directly after this conversation between Saul and Samuel?
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Exactly, David and Goliath! It’s here that young David becomes a household name...and King
Saul’s anxiety begins to simmer.
After learning what happened in 1 Samuel 15—and watching the arrival of David on the scene in
chapter 16—how might you explain Saul’s treatment of David?
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David was not out for Saul’s throne. But Saul simply couldn’t wrap his mind around that fact. The
young man who brought joy and support to the king would soon became a source of anger and
resentment. The king’s jealousy went unchecked and boiled over to a point that he simply couldn’t
reign it in himself.
Let’s look back at Psalm 59. Does David’s freak-out mode make more sense now? Describe a time
when it felt like evil was stationed outside your door or a jealous someone was trying to take you
down. How did you respond?
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In what way does this story in 1 Samuel 18 completely differ to David’s heart in Psalm 59?
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Wrap up today by spending some time with the Lord, reflecting on all you learned today and what
He may specifically be wanting to teach you through it.
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