WEBVTT 1 00:00:04.040 --> 00:00:09.560 Hey, sis, dad, Mom, come on your story. Hours on 2 00:00:10.880 --> 00:00:16.039 presenting your story, hour building for a better tomorrow. 3 00:00:17.120 --> 00:00:18.399 Hello, they're boys and girls. 4 00:00:18.480 --> 00:00:20.399 I'm Ed Carol and I'm Uncle Dan. 5 00:00:20.559 --> 00:00:22.920 Hi everyone, We're glad you've joined us today. As we 6 00:00:22.960 --> 00:00:24.399 continue the story of David. 7 00:00:24.760 --> 00:00:27.480 Let's see our story ended last time with David fleeing 8 00:00:27.519 --> 00:00:28.879 from the clutches of King Saul. 9 00:00:29.160 --> 00:00:31.600 David went to the Philistine city of Gath, where he 10 00:00:31.679 --> 00:00:34.039 asked King Akish for refuge. 11 00:00:33.679 --> 00:00:36.679 But the king's servants thought they recognized David as an enemy. 12 00:00:36.840 --> 00:00:39.520 That's when David pretended to be insane in an effort 13 00:00:39.560 --> 00:00:40.200 to fool them. 14 00:00:40.719 --> 00:00:43.320 But he disgusted the king with his act, and he 15 00:00:43.359 --> 00:00:44.439 was driven out of the city. 16 00:00:44.719 --> 00:00:46.840 You can read the story for yourself in the Bible. 17 00:00:47.079 --> 00:00:50.399 It's in First Samuel, chapter twenty two, a story which 18 00:00:50.439 --> 00:00:52.399 we call David Escapes. 19 00:01:00.240 --> 00:01:02.719 Now, David had fled from King Agish, the king of 20 00:01:02.719 --> 00:01:05.879 the Philistines, and sought refuge from Saul among the mountains 21 00:01:05.879 --> 00:01:10.079 of Judah. Cast down from his high position in the kingdom, 22 00:01:10.560 --> 00:01:12.599 there seemed to be no place for him to go. 23 00:01:13.799 --> 00:01:16.599 After traveling a distance of about fifteen miles in this 24 00:01:16.760 --> 00:01:20.319 wild country, David found shelter in the cave of Adullam, 25 00:01:20.920 --> 00:01:22.680 one of the many caves in that area. 26 00:01:23.840 --> 00:01:27.560 This is a big cave, large and airy. A small 27 00:01:27.640 --> 00:01:30.319 band of men hidden and here could protect themselves against 28 00:01:30.359 --> 00:01:34.680 an entire army if necessary. I think I'll be quite 29 00:01:34.719 --> 00:01:37.920 safe here for a while. At least I'll walk farther 30 00:01:37.959 --> 00:01:40.959 into the cave and try to find a dry, secluded place. 31 00:01:48.439 --> 00:01:51.959 This is an ideal spot. I can't be seen yet, 32 00:01:52.000 --> 00:01:57.920 I can see the mouth of the cave, sandy floor too, 33 00:01:59.319 --> 00:02:05.159 rather comfortable. That was a narrow escape I had. It 34 00:02:05.239 --> 00:02:08.520 was my own fault, too whirst. I lied to the 35 00:02:08.599 --> 00:02:13.039 high priest Ahimelech, and I feigned madness before King Akish 36 00:02:13.280 --> 00:02:18.879 the second lie. One lie leads to another. I've been 37 00:02:18.960 --> 00:02:23.479 under terrible pressure, Saul trying to kill me, driven from 38 00:02:23.479 --> 00:02:27.080 my home and loved ones. I've been hunted and persecuted, 39 00:02:27.159 --> 00:02:30.000 until every man looks like a spy and a betrayer. 40 00:02:31.159 --> 00:02:33.439 Oh can God forgive my sins? 41 00:02:33.960 --> 00:02:35.240 A lie told, a. 42 00:02:35.360 --> 00:02:40.520 Wrong done, a sin committed. Yes, yes, all these things 43 00:02:40.560 --> 00:02:49.800 can God forgive, But the consequences they can't be Undone. 44 00:02:49.159 --> 00:02:59.960 Be merciful unto me, O, God be merciful unto me 45 00:03:00.120 --> 00:03:07.879 my soul trusteth indeed, yea in the shadow of Thys, 46 00:03:09.520 --> 00:03:12.240 will I make my re few? 47 00:03:15.759 --> 00:03:20.680 What was that I heard something in you? Yes, yes, 48 00:03:20.719 --> 00:03:25.360 there it is again. Someone's entering the cave. It's it's 49 00:03:25.360 --> 00:03:32.759 a man, No, two men, three, four or five, and 50 00:03:32.759 --> 00:03:40.039 they're looking around searches. It's probably from me, David, Uncle David. 51 00:03:40.199 --> 00:03:44.280 It's me Joy, Uncle David. 52 00:03:45.319 --> 00:03:47.319 We know you're in here. We've come to join you. 53 00:03:48.439 --> 00:03:49.080 Uncle David. 54 00:03:49.120 --> 00:03:50.240 Please answer me. 55 00:03:51.039 --> 00:03:56.120 With your friends, your relatives, we're here to help you remain. 56 00:03:55.800 --> 00:03:56.479 Where you are. 57 00:03:57.000 --> 00:04:00.319 I'll come forward unseen until I can see you and 58 00:04:00.400 --> 00:04:01.439 make sure you are. 59 00:04:01.400 --> 00:04:15.319 Joe, Joe, und how are you? 60 00:04:15.759 --> 00:04:18.000 And how is my father Joy? Is he still alive? 61 00:04:18.040 --> 00:04:21.360 Grandfather Jesse, Oh, I should say he's still alive very much. 62 00:04:21.800 --> 00:04:25.639 Grandmother too. They're both here here outside the cave. They 63 00:04:25.680 --> 00:04:27.720 wanted to be sure you were here. 64 00:04:27.800 --> 00:04:28.399 Let me see them. 65 00:04:28.399 --> 00:04:28.959 But come along. 66 00:04:29.000 --> 00:04:43.360 I'll show you father, so son, it's good to see you. 67 00:04:43.759 --> 00:04:44.000 Mother. 68 00:04:44.920 --> 00:04:51.199 You oh, mother, David. You you look tired, weary. 69 00:04:52.120 --> 00:04:54.600 Are you taking care of yourself as you should? 70 00:04:54.720 --> 00:04:55.000 Oh? 71 00:04:55.040 --> 00:04:58.279 I'm all right, mother, I'll admit I look rather I'm 72 00:04:58.399 --> 00:05:01.360 kempt right now. But how are you and father. 73 00:05:01.720 --> 00:05:05.000 We're fine except for worrying about you. 74 00:05:05.319 --> 00:05:08.600 It seems that all Israel has now heard about Saul's 75 00:05:08.600 --> 00:05:11.839 effort to kill you. Many of the people are outraged 76 00:05:11.839 --> 00:05:14.600 at his actions. They know that you are in the 77 00:05:14.680 --> 00:05:16.920 right and are willing to help you. 78 00:05:17.279 --> 00:05:19.079 That's how we were able to find out where you 79 00:05:19.079 --> 00:05:19.600 were hiding. 80 00:05:19.759 --> 00:05:22.639 You Liab, I didn't realize you were here too. 81 00:05:23.399 --> 00:05:25.959 We're all here, David, all your brethren. 82 00:05:25.680 --> 00:05:29.720 Hey, sons, There'll be time enough for talking later. Right now, 83 00:05:29.759 --> 00:05:31.839 we'd better unpack and get settled. 84 00:05:32.480 --> 00:05:37.560 Settled go inside. Well, Joe Ab, why are you here 85 00:05:37.600 --> 00:05:40.319 and the others? And why did you bring my father 86 00:05:40.399 --> 00:05:43.439 and mother away out here in this mountainous, desolate country. 87 00:05:43.600 --> 00:05:46.839 Well, uncle, David, they I mean, David, my son. 88 00:05:47.079 --> 00:05:49.680 We are here to join you. We're going to stay 89 00:05:49.680 --> 00:05:52.920 here with you, but you can't do that. Father. This 90 00:05:53.000 --> 00:05:55.480 is a hard, rugged life, no life at all for 91 00:05:55.560 --> 00:05:57.959 elderly people. And listen to me, son. 92 00:05:58.800 --> 00:06:02.680 Sara was chosen God to be king. Since then, however, 93 00:06:02.759 --> 00:06:05.519 he has permitted the spirit of Satan to take over. 94 00:06:06.279 --> 00:06:09.160 No longer is he a good king. No longer does 95 00:06:09.199 --> 00:06:11.720 he seek to benefit the people only himself. 96 00:06:11.879 --> 00:06:14.279 Yes, yes, I know all that followed. But this is 97 00:06:14.360 --> 00:06:15.120 no place. 98 00:06:15.199 --> 00:06:19.560 Sun look here, Saul seeks your life. We are your 99 00:06:19.600 --> 00:06:23.680 father and mother, brother's near kin. The evil spirit that 100 00:06:23.839 --> 00:06:26.959 motivates King Saul to become so enraged at his failure 101 00:06:27.000 --> 00:06:30.240 to capture and kill you could very well direct his 102 00:06:30.319 --> 00:06:33.839 anger against us. We are much safer here with you, 103 00:06:34.199 --> 00:06:38.000 a fugitive in a lonely cave and outside exposed to 104 00:06:38.040 --> 00:06:40.160 the insane madness of a jealous king. 105 00:06:40.680 --> 00:06:44.399 May I say something, of course, Eliab, you're my oldest brother. 106 00:06:44.759 --> 00:06:46.079 I respect your opinion. 107 00:06:47.000 --> 00:06:50.680 I hardly know how to begin, but we all know 108 00:06:51.000 --> 00:06:53.480 that God has chosen you to be the next king 109 00:06:53.519 --> 00:06:56.959 of Israel, to succeed Saul. Now we want to join 110 00:06:57.040 --> 00:06:59.240 you here. We want to become part of you and 111 00:06:59.279 --> 00:07:02.199 your life. I want to what to form a shall 112 00:07:02.240 --> 00:07:03.759 we say, bodyguard for you? 113 00:07:03.959 --> 00:07:05.680 Hey, your brother alive is right? 114 00:07:05.839 --> 00:07:07.959 David, my son others. 115 00:07:08.000 --> 00:07:11.439 As time go by, we'll join up with you. Many 116 00:07:11.480 --> 00:07:14.839 people have lost confidence in King Saul. He exacts a 117 00:07:14.920 --> 00:07:19.759 heavy tribute from them, money, lives, even morals. Your band 118 00:07:19.800 --> 00:07:22.680 will grow, David. You will have a kingdom of your own, 119 00:07:23.360 --> 00:07:26.759 small at first, but it will grow until you are 120 00:07:26.879 --> 00:07:30.800 truly king of all Israel. Be the leader, learn to 121 00:07:30.839 --> 00:07:33.800 discipline manners as well as a guide and direct them. 122 00:07:34.279 --> 00:07:37.319 Be their spiritual as well as a military leader. 123 00:07:38.199 --> 00:07:40.360 God will be with you and show you. 124 00:07:40.360 --> 00:07:44.600 The way and bress you. Thank you, father and brother Eliab. 125 00:07:45.160 --> 00:07:47.519 I'm comforted by your coming to dwell with me. 126 00:07:52.759 --> 00:07:53.000 Soon. 127 00:07:53.240 --> 00:07:56.160 David's mother and father, brothers, and near of kin were 128 00:07:56.160 --> 00:08:00.519 inside the cave. Before many days life had so down 129 00:08:00.639 --> 00:08:02.600 to a routine of wilderness survival. 130 00:08:03.439 --> 00:08:04.759 David, Yes, Joe Abba. 131 00:08:04.839 --> 00:08:06.360 There are four men at the end of the cave 132 00:08:06.399 --> 00:08:06.959 to see you, Sir. 133 00:08:07.079 --> 00:08:09.360 Four men? Who are they? What do they want? 134 00:08:09.600 --> 00:08:12.079 They wish to join you, David, join me in what 135 00:08:12.759 --> 00:08:16.240 become one of your groups. They claim they're persecuted by 136 00:08:16.279 --> 00:08:16.800 King Saul. 137 00:08:17.120 --> 00:08:18.759 But how do they know where I am? 138 00:08:18.959 --> 00:08:21.639 They claim, Sir, that it's general knowledge among the oppressed 139 00:08:21.680 --> 00:08:22.639 people that you are here. 140 00:08:23.079 --> 00:08:25.439 It seems that it's a sort of an underground knowledge 141 00:08:25.439 --> 00:08:26.519 passed from mouth to mouth. 142 00:08:26.839 --> 00:08:28.360 Eliab. Did you see them? 143 00:08:28.560 --> 00:08:28.759 Yes? 144 00:08:28.879 --> 00:08:31.199 So what do you think? I think they speak the truth? 145 00:08:31.319 --> 00:08:31.600 David? 146 00:08:31.800 --> 00:08:34.919 Well, very well, Joeb find a place for them to 147 00:08:34.960 --> 00:08:47.360 sleep and watch them closely for signs of treachery, Sir, Amen, Yes, 148 00:08:47.440 --> 00:08:48.080 Joe Abbe. 149 00:08:48.120 --> 00:08:51.000 Six more men are outside, Sir, wanting to join forces 150 00:08:51.039 --> 00:08:51.279 with us. 151 00:08:51.600 --> 00:08:53.879 Give them the usual scrutiny, Yes, Sir. 152 00:08:57.720 --> 00:09:00.279 So it was that David was joined by about four 153 00:09:00.360 --> 00:09:04.279 hundred men who wished to escape the exactions of King Saul. 154 00:09:05.200 --> 00:09:08.080 Many had lost confidence in the ruler of Israel, for 155 00:09:08.159 --> 00:09:10.559 they could see that he was no longer guided by 156 00:09:10.600 --> 00:09:13.720 the spirit of the Lord. Here David had a little 157 00:09:13.799 --> 00:09:17.879 kingdom of his own, and in it order and discipline prevailed. 158 00:09:18.559 --> 00:09:22.320 Men, you have joined forces with me because you're not 159 00:09:22.399 --> 00:09:25.679 in accord with the Kingdom of Saul. Yet, even here 160 00:09:25.720 --> 00:09:27.799 we may be pounced upon by his men of war. 161 00:09:28.480 --> 00:09:31.639 We must be prepared for any eventuality. We don't wish 162 00:09:31.720 --> 00:09:33.759 to fight a war with King Saul, yet we must 163 00:09:33.759 --> 00:09:38.120 be prepared. So, starting immediately, we'll have an extensive training program. 164 00:09:38.480 --> 00:09:39.919 Elia will take the ones of you. 165 00:09:44.039 --> 00:09:54.200 Dell Lord Mark ready, sure. 166 00:09:56.240 --> 00:10:01.080 No no no, Draw your string back solidly straight now 167 00:10:01.159 --> 00:10:04.480 try again, ready, sure. 168 00:10:09.480 --> 00:10:12.720 No no, no, no, not like that. Hold a shield 169 00:10:12.799 --> 00:10:15.279 more in front of you, and be quicker with that spear. 170 00:10:15.639 --> 00:10:16.320 Now again. 171 00:10:22.799 --> 00:10:26.720 Oh God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, I thank THEE 172 00:10:26.759 --> 00:10:29.720 for thy love and protection and for the many blessings 173 00:10:29.799 --> 00:10:32.679 of life. I thank THEE that thou hast given me 174 00:10:32.759 --> 00:10:37.080 these four hundred strong and valiant men. We stand ready, 175 00:10:37.120 --> 00:10:39.879 Oh God, to do thy bidding, whatever it may be. 176 00:10:40.799 --> 00:10:44.799 Order and direct us, and we shall obey. In the 177 00:10:44.840 --> 00:10:56.480 meantime we stand as thy servants. Good morning, young man. 178 00:10:56.879 --> 00:10:59.360 They tell me you wish to see me personally? Yes, sir, 179 00:10:59.440 --> 00:11:00.440 any special reason? 180 00:11:00.720 --> 00:11:06.039 Yes, sir, Well, sir, I I am Gad. 181 00:11:06.480 --> 00:11:10.080 I am Gad, one of the true prophets of Israel. 182 00:11:10.200 --> 00:11:13.159 Yes, David, I have come to join you and to 183 00:11:13.200 --> 00:11:14.360 be of service. 184 00:11:14.039 --> 00:11:15.639 To you, if you so wish. 185 00:11:15.799 --> 00:11:19.799 Welcome to our little band. God has indeed sent you. 186 00:11:19.879 --> 00:11:22.960 At this my time of need. 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That's Box eight Niles, 213 00:12:37.960 --> 00:12:40.080 Michigan four nine one two zero. 214 00:12:40.159 --> 00:12:44.159 And now let's get back to our story. David escapes. 215 00:12:50.759 --> 00:12:53.519 In the cave of a duelum. David was far from 216 00:12:53.600 --> 00:12:57.559 feeling secure, for there was continual evidence that King Saul 217 00:12:57.679 --> 00:12:59.679 had not given up his murderous purpose. 218 00:13:00.720 --> 00:13:03.559 Father, this is no place for you and mother to live. 219 00:13:04.000 --> 00:13:07.080 We're not complaining, son, I know you're not, and I 220 00:13:07.159 --> 00:13:11.159 appreciate your understanding. Spirit but I must find a regular 221 00:13:11.240 --> 00:13:12.559 home for you and mother. 222 00:13:12.480 --> 00:13:17.360 Where where it wouldn't be safe anywhere in Israel. Saul 223 00:13:17.440 --> 00:13:19.039 has no scruples whatsoever. 224 00:13:19.039 --> 00:13:22.320 Perhaps the King of Moab would give you asylum. Your grandmother, 225 00:13:22.480 --> 00:13:24.799 Ruth was a moabiitas you know, yes. 226 00:13:25.039 --> 00:13:27.919 But the nations of Israel and Moab have never been 227 00:13:27.960 --> 00:13:31.399 on very friendly terms. Why it wasn't very many years 228 00:13:31.440 --> 00:13:34.559 ago that King Saul made war against them. 229 00:13:34.840 --> 00:13:38.679 Since we're now fugitives persecuted by Saul, that may be 230 00:13:38.759 --> 00:13:47.279 another reason why the King of Moab would give you asylum. 231 00:13:48.039 --> 00:13:49.440 Getting tired murder? 232 00:13:50.399 --> 00:13:51.360 No, I guess not. 233 00:13:51.759 --> 00:13:57.799 Eh, these wagons are hard writing if you're at all tired. 234 00:13:57.840 --> 00:14:00.879 I asked David to stop, for hawaiis who you can rest. 235 00:14:00.960 --> 00:14:06.600 You know you will leave David alone. He knows what's best. 236 00:14:07.039 --> 00:14:14.000 Hey, Hey, have feen a frustration? 237 00:14:14.159 --> 00:14:15.679 Hey, I feel it. 238 00:14:15.799 --> 00:14:18.279 Maybe you will never again see our needy plan. 239 00:14:18.840 --> 00:14:20.960 Whatever makes you feel like that? 240 00:14:21.360 --> 00:14:22.200 Eh? 241 00:14:22.279 --> 00:14:23.159 Hey, we're old. 242 00:14:23.200 --> 00:14:23.440 Mother. 243 00:14:24.200 --> 00:14:26.639 Perhaps you're leaving is will never to return? 244 00:14:27.320 --> 00:14:28.159 Not sense? 245 00:14:29.120 --> 00:14:32.480 I never know whoa How are you getting on? 246 00:14:32.559 --> 00:14:32.799 Mother? 247 00:14:33.519 --> 00:14:34.200 Just fine? 248 00:14:34.440 --> 00:14:34.720 Son? 249 00:14:35.080 --> 00:14:38.080 You father, I'm enjoying it. 250 00:14:38.159 --> 00:14:38.360 Son. 251 00:14:38.879 --> 00:14:41.320 The Scouts report a secluded spot a mile or so. 252 00:14:41.399 --> 00:14:41.759 Ahead. 253 00:14:42.120 --> 00:14:43.279 We'll stop there for the night. 254 00:14:44.399 --> 00:14:48.039 It's it's early, it don't stop, especially for us. 255 00:14:48.639 --> 00:14:50.440 We're traveled far enough for one day. 256 00:14:50.679 --> 00:14:56.240 Get up, Get up there, good boy, mother. 257 00:14:57.120 --> 00:14:59.080 Some day he'll be a great man. 258 00:15:00.200 --> 00:15:05.200 Always known he'd be great. Even as a small boy. 259 00:15:05.320 --> 00:15:06.200 He had a call. 260 00:15:06.399 --> 00:15:13.080 He's a greatness. Faithfulness, integrity, truthfulness. 261 00:15:13.320 --> 00:15:14.840 Oh, he loved to work. 262 00:15:15.759 --> 00:15:16.639 He was obedient. 263 00:15:17.480 --> 00:15:22.440 He's always been faithful in the little things, and that 264 00:15:22.720 --> 00:15:26.960 I think is the most important quality of all. 265 00:15:27.440 --> 00:15:31.759 Patience and consideration for others is an important quality too. 266 00:15:32.679 --> 00:15:38.399 Yes, especially for a king. And David will be king, 267 00:15:39.320 --> 00:15:43.440 a great and long remembered king. 268 00:15:47.919 --> 00:15:51.200 Slowly the caravan moved across the land of Israel and 269 00:15:51.240 --> 00:15:54.960 into Moab. Finally David stood before the king. 270 00:15:55.559 --> 00:15:59.519 Long live the great King of Moabs. Oh you are David, 271 00:16:00.360 --> 00:16:03.080 Welcome to my call. Thank you, your majesty. 272 00:16:03.279 --> 00:16:07.360 I assume that you and your band of men wish 273 00:16:07.559 --> 00:16:09.879 asylum here in my country. 274 00:16:09.480 --> 00:16:12.559 Your majesty, I and my band of men are able 275 00:16:12.600 --> 00:16:15.480 to defend ourselves with the help of God. But we 276 00:16:15.559 --> 00:16:18.399 must move about off and stay in the wilderness. This 277 00:16:18.559 --> 00:16:21.440 type of life is very difficult for my aging parents. 278 00:16:22.039 --> 00:16:24.799 The request that I have come here to ask is 279 00:16:24.840 --> 00:16:27.159 that you let my father and mother stay with you 280 00:16:27.600 --> 00:16:29.120 till I know what God will. 281 00:16:28.919 --> 00:16:32.679 Do for Well, that's a rather small request. 282 00:16:33.639 --> 00:16:38.000 Gladly, David, I'd like to be a party to besting 283 00:16:38.240 --> 00:16:43.320 King Saul, So you bring your parents in before me. 284 00:16:44.080 --> 00:16:46.559 They will be as safe as my own parents. 285 00:16:46.639 --> 00:16:49.879 Now, thank you, your majesty. The great King of Moab 286 00:16:50.000 --> 00:16:50.840 is very kind. 287 00:16:53.919 --> 00:16:57.000 Then the prophet God said to David, do. 288 00:16:57.039 --> 00:17:01.480 Not remain in the stronghold and go into the land 289 00:17:01.559 --> 00:17:02.440 of Judah. 290 00:17:03.159 --> 00:17:05.799 So David departed and went into the forest of Herath. 291 00:17:06.799 --> 00:17:09.799 Now Saul had been preparing to ensnare and capture David 292 00:17:09.799 --> 00:17:11.960 in the cave of a Dulam. 293 00:17:12.359 --> 00:17:15.319 Good morning, General Abner, is the army ready to break camp? 294 00:17:15.480 --> 00:17:18.279 Yes, your majesty, we met a very pleasant day for 295 00:17:18.359 --> 00:17:19.160 our march. 296 00:17:18.920 --> 00:17:21.119 Wouldn't you say, h yes, yes, I suppose so. 297 00:17:21.640 --> 00:17:24.160 Now are you certain that David and his band of 298 00:17:24.200 --> 00:17:25.519 men are still hiding in. 299 00:17:25.480 --> 00:17:26.480 The cave of a Dulim. 300 00:17:26.640 --> 00:17:30.440 Yes, I've had a detail of spies keep close watch 301 00:17:30.440 --> 00:17:31.640 of his movements. 302 00:17:31.200 --> 00:17:33.640 And you are sure that our plans to seal off 303 00:17:33.680 --> 00:17:35.880 the cave and trap David. 304 00:17:35.680 --> 00:17:37.160 And his men inside will work. 305 00:17:37.440 --> 00:17:40.359 Ah a well now, do we have enough provisions for 306 00:17:40.400 --> 00:17:41.759 a siege if necessary? 307 00:17:41.880 --> 00:17:44.240 Definitely, he won't stand a chance. 308 00:17:44.720 --> 00:17:47.759 Do our soldiers know where we are going and for 309 00:17:47.799 --> 00:17:48.319 what purpose? 310 00:17:48.440 --> 00:17:52.000 No, your majesty, I've kept them uninformed so that you 311 00:17:52.200 --> 00:17:54.680 personally could outline this campaign. 312 00:17:55.039 --> 00:17:57.759 All right, then, gather the troops together and I will 313 00:17:57.759 --> 00:18:06.440 address them now concerning our present mission. You all know 314 00:18:06.559 --> 00:18:09.559 that David, the son of Jesse has been trying to 315 00:18:09.599 --> 00:18:10.799 take over my kingdom. 316 00:18:11.799 --> 00:18:13.480 Now, in the past I have been. 317 00:18:13.359 --> 00:18:17.359 Good to him, too good, and he has rewarded me 318 00:18:17.519 --> 00:18:22.000 with deceit and treason. Even now he has formed a 319 00:18:22.039 --> 00:18:27.519 band of men, a band of outlaws, and he. 320 00:18:26.440 --> 00:18:29.079 He is trying to stir up the nation against me. 321 00:18:30.119 --> 00:18:34.240 We must put a stop to this young upstart. Our 322 00:18:34.359 --> 00:18:37.319 spies have located his present hiding place. 323 00:18:38.079 --> 00:18:41.000 He and his men are even now just. 324 00:18:41.000 --> 00:18:44.759 A few miles from here in the cave of a Dulian. 325 00:18:45.720 --> 00:18:48.720 We must match very quickly in order to take them 326 00:18:48.720 --> 00:18:52.640 by surprise. When we arrive at the cave, we will 327 00:18:52.680 --> 00:18:57.279 at once completely surround the area so that no one. 328 00:18:57.160 --> 00:18:58.559 Will be able to escape. 329 00:18:59.240 --> 00:19:03.160 Now, the wagon provisions will follow a little behind the main. 330 00:19:04.400 --> 00:19:08.000 Haner, What is the meaning of this intrusion by this soldier. 331 00:19:08.160 --> 00:19:10.480 I don't know, your majesty, but I shall see to 332 00:19:10.559 --> 00:19:13.200 it that he's properly disciplined for his lack of respect. 333 00:19:14.359 --> 00:19:16.680 Why he's one of our scouts. I sent a spy 334 00:19:16.759 --> 00:19:17.240 on David. 335 00:19:17.359 --> 00:19:22.160 Oh, forgive me, your majesty, I didn't notice you were here. 336 00:19:22.759 --> 00:19:24.880 Long live the King, Long live the King. 337 00:19:25.039 --> 00:19:27.559 Soldier, what's the meaning of bursting into camp like this? 338 00:19:27.799 --> 00:19:31.599 I have a message of utmost concerned General General Sir 339 00:19:32.480 --> 00:19:34.559 David and his men are no longer hiding in the 340 00:19:34.559 --> 00:19:36.240 cave of adullum Mar. 341 00:19:36.799 --> 00:19:38.759 When did he leave? How did he get out? 342 00:19:38.799 --> 00:19:40.400 He must have left some time during the night. 343 00:19:40.480 --> 00:19:42.079 Didn't you watch him during the night? 344 00:19:42.200 --> 00:19:46.640 No, well, yes, sir, I mean we watched them put 345 00:19:46.640 --> 00:19:49.039 out their campfires and retired, just as they do every night. 346 00:19:50.200 --> 00:19:53.559 We waited until all was quiet, and then we also retired. 347 00:19:54.359 --> 00:19:54.519 Well. 348 00:19:54.559 --> 00:19:57.559 This morning, we rose early and again took our positions 349 00:19:57.599 --> 00:20:00.400 to watch the cave. When we didn't see the usual 350 00:20:00.400 --> 00:20:04.200 signs of life, we approached near the cave and finally 351 00:20:04.240 --> 00:20:04.599 went in. 352 00:20:05.599 --> 00:20:07.799 There was no one there. It was completely deserted. 353 00:20:07.839 --> 00:20:11.480 Someone is going to pay for this Stadian farmer in 354 00:20:11.519 --> 00:20:14.680 the camp. One of you conspire with David against me? 355 00:20:15.119 --> 00:20:16.599 Who would dare do such a thing? 356 00:20:16.640 --> 00:20:19.680 Your majesty, who now you renge nights? 357 00:20:20.359 --> 00:20:23.160 Will the son of Jesse give every one of you 358 00:20:23.559 --> 00:20:24.920 fields and vineyards? 359 00:20:25.400 --> 00:20:26.480 Will he make. 360 00:20:26.359 --> 00:20:30.680 You all camanders of thousands and cammanders of hundreds? 361 00:20:31.039 --> 00:20:33.519 That all of you have conspired against me? 362 00:20:35.599 --> 00:20:38.720 Then why is it that no one discloses to me 363 00:20:39.480 --> 00:20:42.559 when my son makes a league with the son of Jesse. 364 00:20:43.480 --> 00:20:45.079 None of you is sorry for me. 365 00:20:45.720 --> 00:20:50.160 Or discloses to me that my son has stirred up 366 00:20:50.200 --> 00:20:51.400 my servant against me? 367 00:20:51.519 --> 00:20:56.000 To lie in wait as at this day? Who is 368 00:20:56.160 --> 00:20:57.759 the guilty one? 369 00:20:58.240 --> 00:21:01.640 Which one of you has be friend to David and 370 00:21:01.799 --> 00:21:09.279 gives away all court secrets? I I will give rich 371 00:21:09.400 --> 00:21:12.359 rewards to the one of you who will tell me 372 00:21:12.480 --> 00:21:13.680 who the guilty one is. 373 00:21:14.920 --> 00:21:16.759 Just tell me his name. 374 00:21:17.240 --> 00:21:20.119 That's all you have to do, and not only shall. 375 00:21:19.920 --> 00:21:23.240 You receive rich rewards, but you will be given a 376 00:21:23.400 --> 00:21:27.039 position of trust, responsibility. 377 00:21:26.160 --> 00:21:30.920 And great honor. Who is the traitor? 378 00:21:31.960 --> 00:21:37.160 I command you to tell me, your majesty, ur, yes, 379 00:21:37.279 --> 00:21:40.960 who are you? My name is Joeg? What do you 380 00:21:41.000 --> 00:21:46.079 want I know? Who keeps David informed? Your majesty, doo, 381 00:21:46.720 --> 00:21:50.920 you do come forward this instant and tell me long 382 00:21:51.119 --> 00:21:52.079 live the King. 383 00:21:52.240 --> 00:21:55.559 Who who is the guilty person. 384 00:21:55.440 --> 00:21:59.680 Your majesty, it is it is the High Priest. At 385 00:21:59.759 --> 00:22:01.640 no high priest. 386 00:22:03.119 --> 00:22:06.920 How would you know? Who are you? Anyway? I don't 387 00:22:06.960 --> 00:22:10.720 recall ever seeing you before. What position do you hold 388 00:22:10.759 --> 00:22:11.279 in my court? 389 00:22:11.319 --> 00:22:14.680 Your majesty, I am chief of all the royal herdsmen. 390 00:22:15.559 --> 00:22:17.599 I happened to have been ink nob at the Tabernacle, 391 00:22:17.640 --> 00:22:21.240 and I saw David. He was secretly conferring with the Himmelech, 392 00:22:21.319 --> 00:22:24.640 the High Priest. Ah, the High Priest inquired of the Lord, 393 00:22:24.720 --> 00:22:28.119 for David gave him bread and a sword, a sword 394 00:22:28.240 --> 00:22:30.240 taken away from the giant Golion. 395 00:22:32.359 --> 00:22:36.319 Yes, the High Priest could know all that goes on 396 00:22:36.440 --> 00:22:39.759 here in my court and my future friends. 397 00:22:39.759 --> 00:22:45.119 He's the guilty one, your majesty, High Priest, guilty of preason? 398 00:22:45.920 --> 00:22:50.319 Ah, I have no Yes, your Master send guards to Knab, 399 00:22:50.480 --> 00:22:52.799 Have them bring back the High Priest and all his 400 00:22:53.039 --> 00:22:54.640 fellow priests immediately. 401 00:23:02.039 --> 00:23:05.480