WEBVTT 1 00:00:04.080 --> 00:00:06.559 Hey, says dead Mom. 2 00:00:06.839 --> 00:00:09.359 Come on your story. 3 00:00:09.080 --> 00:00:16.079 Hours on presenting your story, hour building for a better tomorrow. 4 00:00:16.839 --> 00:00:19.719 Hello everyone, This is Aunt Carol and i'm Uncle Anne. 5 00:00:19.760 --> 00:00:22.239 Today we're going to hear the next chapter about King 6 00:00:22.359 --> 00:00:23.199 Saul and David. 7 00:00:23.480 --> 00:00:26.359 As you recall, Saul was the first king of Israel, 8 00:00:26.640 --> 00:00:28.920 and for a time he was a very good king. 9 00:00:29.199 --> 00:00:32.600 Later, he was disobedient to God's commands and God's blessing 10 00:00:32.719 --> 00:00:35.840 was removed from him. God told Samuel the prophet to 11 00:00:35.880 --> 00:00:38.439 anoint David because he was to be the next king 12 00:00:38.479 --> 00:00:39.000 of Israel. 13 00:00:39.280 --> 00:00:42.359 David had killed the great giant Goliath and had done 14 00:00:42.439 --> 00:00:46.039 many other mighty deeds. When King Saul heard the people 15 00:00:46.159 --> 00:00:49.920 praising David, he became very jealous and vengeful. 16 00:00:50.119 --> 00:00:53.000 He took his army and hunted for David. But David 17 00:00:53.039 --> 00:00:56.759 and his band of six hundred men hid in forests, desert, strongholds, 18 00:00:56.759 --> 00:00:57.359 and caves. 19 00:00:57.719 --> 00:01:00.640 Today's story can be found in the Book of Samuel, 20 00:01:00.719 --> 00:01:04.599 chapters twenty three and twenty four. We call it King 21 00:01:04.799 --> 00:01:06.040 Saul and a Cave. 22 00:01:12.319 --> 00:01:15.799 The young prophet God had said, under David, do not 23 00:01:15.879 --> 00:01:19.439 remain in the stronghold, depart and go into the land 24 00:01:19.480 --> 00:01:22.920 of Judah and David did as a prophet said, and 25 00:01:23.040 --> 00:01:25.280 came to the forest of Hearth, where he and his 26 00:01:25.400 --> 00:01:27.040 band of six hundred men of old. 27 00:01:28.879 --> 00:01:34.159 All right's a wonderful day, sir, warm, beautiful sunshiny, All 28 00:01:34.280 --> 00:01:37.560 nature smiles. Even the brooks sings on its merry way 29 00:01:37.599 --> 00:01:40.400 to the sea. The birds and all things of nature 30 00:01:40.439 --> 00:01:42.959 proclaim the wonderful power and glory of God. 31 00:01:43.359 --> 00:01:45.799 Oh, what is a joe abb What do you mean? 32 00:01:45.920 --> 00:01:46.120 Sir? 33 00:01:46.239 --> 00:01:47.599 What is it when you. 34 00:01:47.480 --> 00:01:48.120 Talk like that? 35 00:01:48.200 --> 00:01:51.359 You're trying to get me into a good frame of mind. Now, 36 00:01:51.400 --> 00:01:52.560 what's happened this time? 37 00:01:52.599 --> 00:01:55.879 I can't fool you, can I mean? Well, sir, it's 38 00:01:55.920 --> 00:02:00.000 the Philistines again. They fight against the helpless people of Keilah, 39 00:02:00.120 --> 00:02:04.239 robbing them, stealing their grain from the threshing floors, plundering, destroying. 40 00:02:05.239 --> 00:02:07.840 I thought that well, that you would surely see fit 41 00:02:07.879 --> 00:02:10.680 to rescue the Kilah people from the Philistines. 42 00:02:10.919 --> 00:02:13.439 I most certainly wish to do that, and I also 43 00:02:13.479 --> 00:02:15.400 want to protect that which has been given me to 44 00:02:15.400 --> 00:02:18.639 protect you and the several hundred men under my command. 45 00:02:19.000 --> 00:02:22.080 Before making a decision, I shall seek counsel of God 46 00:02:22.120 --> 00:02:23.840 and learn his will about the matter. 47 00:02:28.639 --> 00:02:32.000 So David inquired of the Lord, and the Lord said 48 00:02:32.039 --> 00:02:36.400 to David, go and attack the Philistines and save Keilah. 49 00:02:37.080 --> 00:02:39.400 David, Sir, I gathered together the men and ordered them 50 00:02:39.400 --> 00:02:41.759 to prepare to march against the Philistines at Keilah. 51 00:02:42.240 --> 00:02:43.479 But they they're. 52 00:02:43.280 --> 00:02:46.039 Fearful, said they were afraid for their lives right here 53 00:02:46.080 --> 00:02:48.960 in Judah. How much more if they go to Keilah 54 00:02:48.960 --> 00:02:50.759 against the entire Philistine army. 55 00:02:51.080 --> 00:02:53.240 Perhaps I should again inquire of God as to what 56 00:02:53.280 --> 00:02:53.800 we should do. 57 00:02:54.000 --> 00:02:56.120 I'm sure, Sir, that if the men can be persuaded 58 00:02:56.319 --> 00:02:59.080 that it is God's will, they will go to Keilah. 59 00:02:59.280 --> 00:03:12.560 They will do so fearlessly, willingly. A man your attention, please, David, 60 00:03:12.680 --> 00:03:14.439 our leader wishes to say a few words. 61 00:03:14.599 --> 00:03:14.680 You. 62 00:03:15.439 --> 00:03:18.120 All of you are more to me than just men 63 00:03:18.199 --> 00:03:23.120 and soldiers, your friends, my friends, and my concern. I 64 00:03:23.159 --> 00:03:26.120 have a sense of deep responsibility for you and your welfare. 65 00:03:26.960 --> 00:03:30.199 Twice now I have sought counsel of the Lord, and 66 00:03:30.280 --> 00:03:32.639 twice he's told me to go to Keilah and smite 67 00:03:32.639 --> 00:03:37.960 the Philistines. Twice has God promised us victory under these circumstances. 68 00:03:38.280 --> 00:03:40.159 Are there any of you who wish to remain here? 69 00:03:40.199 --> 00:03:42.360 In camp while the rest of us rescue the besieged 70 00:03:42.400 --> 00:03:44.159 city of Keilah. 71 00:03:44.199 --> 00:03:57.439 Who of you want to go? 72 00:03:45.879 --> 00:04:01.319 Our forses need help the eastern gate send. 73 00:04:01.159 --> 00:04:08.039 Some men, Yes, sir, they are routed, Sir. 74 00:04:08.400 --> 00:04:09.960 Not a Philistine left in the city. 75 00:04:10.280 --> 00:04:13.680 Well done, Joebb. Did any of the Philistines escape? 76 00:04:13.759 --> 00:04:16.279 I imagine a few did, sir. But we captured all 77 00:04:16.279 --> 00:04:20.160 their supplies, cattle, sheep, stores of food, everything good. 78 00:04:20.560 --> 00:04:23.160 We will, of course keep it for our own use. 79 00:04:23.519 --> 00:04:26.199 Well. Our share is victors, Yes, but the people of 80 00:04:26.279 --> 00:04:29.920 kee Isla need food too. The Philistines have been robbing them. 81 00:04:30.360 --> 00:04:32.360 Locate the chief elder of the city and ask him 82 00:04:32.360 --> 00:04:35.360 to come here or I'll go to him, whichever he prefers. Yes, sir, 83 00:04:42.040 --> 00:04:43.680 you are the chief elder of ke Isla. 84 00:04:43.920 --> 00:04:46.839 I am, sir, and I wish to take this opportunity 85 00:04:46.920 --> 00:04:48.920 to thank you, and you're a brave man for your 86 00:04:48.959 --> 00:04:53.240 timely rescue. We were under the complete domination of the Philistines. 87 00:04:53.920 --> 00:04:56.199 Now thanks to you, we are again free man. 88 00:04:56.480 --> 00:04:59.480 The victory belongs to God, give him the praise and 89 00:04:59.519 --> 00:04:59.959 the glory. 90 00:05:00.040 --> 00:05:01.839 It shall be done in a public ceremony. 91 00:05:01.879 --> 00:05:04.759 In the meantime, we've captured the supplies of the enemy. 92 00:05:05.160 --> 00:05:07.160 I think it only fair that we share the booty 93 00:05:07.199 --> 00:05:09.759 with the citizens of Keila, for we are in need 94 00:05:09.800 --> 00:05:10.759 of supplies too. 95 00:05:10.959 --> 00:05:12.600 It sounds reasonable to me, sir. 96 00:05:12.920 --> 00:05:13.600 Then you agree. 97 00:05:13.839 --> 00:05:18.759 I agree, And David, Sir, I have a suggestion. Kaila 98 00:05:18.920 --> 00:05:20.879 is a city on a hill with a view of 99 00:05:20.920 --> 00:05:24.439 all the surrounding country. This makes it impossible for an 100 00:05:24.519 --> 00:05:27.519 enemy to approach without being seen. Now, now, why not 101 00:05:27.759 --> 00:05:30.560 remain here, you and your men under our protection and 102 00:05:31.000 --> 00:05:33.600 the protection of our walled and well fortified city. 103 00:05:33.680 --> 00:05:37.000 I accept your offer, providing there's room in your city 104 00:05:37.040 --> 00:05:37.560 for my men. 105 00:05:37.680 --> 00:05:40.920 Oh, we'll make room for them, sir. They shall share 106 00:05:41.000 --> 00:05:51.399 and share equally the comforts and facilities of Keila, Your majesty. 107 00:05:51.680 --> 00:05:53.879 Yes, General Abner, there's a man here. 108 00:05:53.600 --> 00:05:55.879 From a small town who wishes an audience with. 109 00:05:55.839 --> 00:05:59.959 His audience with me too busy for an audience with anyone. 110 00:06:00.120 --> 00:06:04.399 It has something to do about David, Sir, David, What 111 00:06:04.480 --> 00:06:08.000 about David? He says, he has information as to David's whereabout? 112 00:06:08.319 --> 00:06:15.279 Well, show him in, show him in. Oh you know 113 00:06:15.560 --> 00:06:17.399 where David and his men are hiding. 114 00:06:17.560 --> 00:06:21.319 Yes, your majesty, they are in Kela at this very moment. 115 00:06:22.439 --> 00:06:26.040 You are sure of this, yes, your majesty. Keilah, I 116 00:06:26.120 --> 00:06:29.759 understand is surrounded and protected by a wall and gates 117 00:06:29.800 --> 00:06:35.079 and bard is your majesty, I have David at last. 118 00:06:36.879 --> 00:06:41.399 He cannot escape me this time, Abner, call all able 119 00:06:41.439 --> 00:06:45.120 bodied men to the colors. We will march against Keyla 120 00:06:45.600 --> 00:06:46.920 and capture David. 121 00:06:53.560 --> 00:06:56.120 Well, Joe ebba am I men happy here in Kyla, 122 00:06:56.519 --> 00:06:58.079 reasonably so, I guess, sir. 123 00:06:58.160 --> 00:06:59.800 Well are they treated well by the people? 124 00:07:00.079 --> 00:07:04.199 Oh, yes, sir, very well. Indeed, just the same, Sir. 125 00:07:04.560 --> 00:07:06.439 I think at best we leave Keilah at once. 126 00:07:06.839 --> 00:07:11.079 Leave Keilah. Your suggestion is based on what Joan. 127 00:07:11.079 --> 00:07:14.199 One of my spies, one of my most reliable spies, 128 00:07:14.319 --> 00:07:17.279 reports that King Saul has been informed that we are 129 00:07:17.360 --> 00:07:19.800 here and that he plans to march against us at 130 00:07:19.839 --> 00:07:21.759 once and with his entire army. 131 00:07:22.040 --> 00:07:25.240 You're sure of this, yes, sir. Positive ask the priest 132 00:07:25.240 --> 00:07:27.759 to Biathar to come here. I would confer with him 133 00:07:27.839 --> 00:07:35.000 at once. Sir Abiathar, you are a priest of the Lord. 134 00:07:35.680 --> 00:07:39.040 I'm in dire need of the Lord's council. I've heard 135 00:07:39.319 --> 00:07:42.240 that Saul prepares to come to Keilah to destroy us 136 00:07:42.279 --> 00:07:45.560 and this city bring the sacred Ephod here that we 137 00:07:45.600 --> 00:07:48.319 may inquire of the Lord to determine if this be true. 138 00:07:51.639 --> 00:07:54.279 And David inquired of the Lord, saying. 139 00:07:54.600 --> 00:07:58.680 O, Lord, the God of Israel, thy servant has heard 140 00:07:58.720 --> 00:08:02.040 that Saul seeks to come to destroy the city. On 141 00:08:02.120 --> 00:08:06.279 my account, I beseech thee Lord to tell thy servant 142 00:08:06.319 --> 00:08:07.560 if Saul will come. 143 00:08:08.399 --> 00:08:11.160 The Lord indicated to David that Saul would come down. 144 00:08:11.759 --> 00:08:14.199 Will the men of Kielah surrender me and my men 145 00:08:14.199 --> 00:08:15.319 into the hands of Saul? 146 00:08:16.240 --> 00:08:19.519 Again? The answer came, they will surrender you. 147 00:08:26.800 --> 00:08:27.040 Men. 148 00:08:28.399 --> 00:08:31.120 God has revealed to me that King Saul is preparing 149 00:08:31.160 --> 00:08:34.960 to march against us here. So we must depart. It's 150 00:08:35.039 --> 00:08:37.240 best I think that we do not move and live 151 00:08:37.279 --> 00:08:41.279 as one group will split up. However, I shall keep 152 00:08:41.320 --> 00:08:43.559 in touch with all of you by way of messengers 153 00:08:43.559 --> 00:08:47.279 and scouts in and around zif there are many strongholds 154 00:08:47.279 --> 00:08:50.559 and mountain hiding places. As soon as possible, we shall 155 00:08:50.559 --> 00:08:53.399 again be together as a united force for justice and 156 00:08:53.480 --> 00:08:56.879 obedience to the true God of Heaven. So, my friends, 157 00:08:57.320 --> 00:08:59.919 be of good courage, and may God go with you, 158 00:09:00.440 --> 00:09:13.879 bless you and keep you as my earnest wish abner. 159 00:09:14.120 --> 00:09:18.159 Yes, your majesty, you're sure, absolutely sure that David and 160 00:09:18.200 --> 00:09:19.679 his men are still in Kila. 161 00:09:19.840 --> 00:09:20.759 Yes, your majesty. 162 00:09:20.960 --> 00:09:23.919 When was the last time your spies reported David still there? 163 00:09:24.000 --> 00:09:27.840 Early this morning, Your majesty, Then he is still there. 164 00:09:29.159 --> 00:09:41.240 Soon I shall have him in my hands. What a 165 00:09:41.440 --> 00:09:45.360 beautiful site for a city on a hill with full 166 00:09:45.600 --> 00:09:48.639 view of the country on every side. Your men have 167 00:09:48.679 --> 00:09:50.399 the city wall completely surrounded. 168 00:09:50.679 --> 00:09:54.279 A dog could scarcely escape through our lines, Your Majesty, 169 00:09:54.840 --> 00:09:59.080 I'll take a detachment of men, and your Majesty the 170 00:09:59.120 --> 00:10:00.000 city gate opened. 171 00:10:00.279 --> 00:10:07.879 A man emerges, David, probably coming forth to surrender at last. 172 00:10:08.000 --> 00:10:10.840 I'll have him exactly where I want him, hanging on 173 00:10:10.919 --> 00:10:12.159 the point of my spear. 174 00:10:13.639 --> 00:10:15.600 It's a messenger, your majesty. 175 00:10:16.919 --> 00:10:20.759 What does he want, Your majesty, come forward, long live 176 00:10:20.840 --> 00:10:22.320 the king. What do you want? 177 00:10:22.720 --> 00:10:26.879 I regret to inform his Majesty that that well. 178 00:10:26.679 --> 00:10:29.120 That the people, that is to say, come on, come 179 00:10:29.159 --> 00:10:30.480 on out of the David. 180 00:10:30.879 --> 00:10:37.799 He and his men have escaped, your majesty, David escape suddenly, 181 00:10:37.879 --> 00:10:40.519 Your Majesty, David and all his men just got up 182 00:10:40.559 --> 00:10:41.080 and left. 183 00:10:41.799 --> 00:10:42.480 That's all I know. 184 00:10:43.000 --> 00:10:45.360 Did you tell him I was coming with an army? 185 00:10:45.399 --> 00:10:45.559 Oh? 186 00:10:45.639 --> 00:10:47.759 No, he must have known it or he would not 187 00:10:47.799 --> 00:10:50.799 have left. So suddenly, yes, your majesty, Then who told him? 188 00:10:50.960 --> 00:10:55.159 Who is the traitor? Your majesty, Well it is the lord. 189 00:10:55.200 --> 00:10:57.919 I don't care who told him. We're going to find 190 00:10:57.960 --> 00:11:00.360 and capture him. Now that's an order. Did you hear that? 191 00:11:00.440 --> 00:11:01.240 General issue? 192 00:11:01.679 --> 00:11:04.519 And I get busy, disperse your men in every direction. 193 00:11:05.080 --> 00:11:08.519 I want all of the mountains and wilderness of Zif searched, 194 00:11:08.840 --> 00:11:13.240 every crack and crevice, every cave and hiding place. Find David, 195 00:11:13.759 --> 00:11:17.600 capture him. I want him alive in these hands. A line. 196 00:11:17.679 --> 00:11:20.200 You understand, issue masure Ah. 197 00:11:26.759 --> 00:11:29.279 Before we continue our story, Uncle Dan, and I would 198 00:11:29.320 --> 00:11:30.759 like to ask you to do us a favor. 199 00:11:31.279 --> 00:11:33.960 You see, it's like this, you're hearing your story r 200 00:11:34.039 --> 00:11:37.559 through the courtesy of this station, and station managers need 201 00:11:37.600 --> 00:11:40.519 to know if the programs they air are appreciated by 202 00:11:40.559 --> 00:11:41.200 their listeners. 203 00:11:41.360 --> 00:11:44.000 So please be so kind as to email, call, or 204 00:11:44.080 --> 00:11:46.600 write the station and tell them you're a listener and 205 00:11:46.679 --> 00:11:48.519 thank them for airing your story hour. 206 00:11:48.679 --> 00:11:52.039 When a station manager knows a program is popular, he 207 00:11:52.080 --> 00:11:54.200 makes sure to keep that program on the air. 208 00:11:54.440 --> 00:11:57.039 By your positive comments, you'll be making sure that we 209 00:11:57.080 --> 00:11:58.639 can bring you more great stories. 210 00:11:58.840 --> 00:12:01.159 So not only will you be doing us a favor, 211 00:12:01.279 --> 00:12:04.039 you'll be doing yourself one too. That's what we call 212 00:12:04.120 --> 00:12:05.360 a win win situation. 213 00:12:05.799 --> 00:12:09.159 Now let's get back to our story. King Saul and 214 00:12:09.240 --> 00:12:09.960 a cave. 215 00:12:13.919 --> 00:12:18.039 And Saul sought David every day, but God delivered him 216 00:12:18.080 --> 00:12:25.639 not into his hands. And David, seeing that Saul continually 217 00:12:25.679 --> 00:12:28.799 searched for him, lived and moved about from place to 218 00:12:28.879 --> 00:12:30.320 place in the wilderness of Zif. 219 00:12:32.639 --> 00:12:34.399 Oh, how I love. 220 00:12:34.360 --> 00:12:37.000 Thy law God. 221 00:12:38.679 --> 00:12:43.279 It is my meditation all day. 222 00:12:44.639 --> 00:12:46.759 Thy commandments have made me. 223 00:12:46.960 --> 00:12:56.960 Wise wiser than my ned, and me through thy precepts 224 00:12:57.039 --> 00:12:59.399 I get understanding. 225 00:13:01.399 --> 00:13:06.120 Therefore I hate all falls. 226 00:13:05.840 --> 00:13:10.679 Away begging your pardon, sir. But a lone man approaches camp. 227 00:13:11.159 --> 00:13:14.000 Perhaps he's a chance hunter, someone who's not aware of 228 00:13:14.000 --> 00:13:14.559 our present, and. 229 00:13:14.639 --> 00:13:16.799 He appears to know exactly where he's going. It's not 230 00:13:16.840 --> 00:13:17.840 the least bit hesitant. 231 00:13:18.159 --> 00:13:28.440 Well bring him here to me, yes, sir, David Jonathan, 232 00:13:29.440 --> 00:13:31.039 I had no idea it was you. 233 00:13:31.519 --> 00:13:32.720 Oh, it's good to see. 234 00:13:32.679 --> 00:13:35.080 And you too, David, my brother David. 235 00:13:35.159 --> 00:13:38.360 Sir, but this is Jonathan, son of King Saul, crown 236 00:13:38.519 --> 00:13:41.279 prince next in line for the throne of Israel. 237 00:13:41.639 --> 00:13:43.840 Don't you think I know who it is, Sir. It 238 00:13:43.879 --> 00:13:47.600 may be a trap, a trap nonsense. Jonathan is my friend, 239 00:13:47.600 --> 00:13:50.399 my true friend. He would do nothing to harm or 240 00:13:50.440 --> 00:13:50.919 in danger. 241 00:13:51.000 --> 00:13:53.480 But David, Sir, his first loyalty is to his father, 242 00:13:53.840 --> 00:13:56.080 his first allegiance to his king and country. 243 00:13:56.159 --> 00:13:59.240 Thank you, General, joeb you thank me? 244 00:14:00.080 --> 00:14:02.720 Or I've questioned your motives in coming here after I've 245 00:14:02.720 --> 00:14:04.120 doubted your friendship for David. 246 00:14:04.159 --> 00:14:05.399 Indeed, I do thank you. 247 00:14:05.480 --> 00:14:05.840 General. 248 00:14:06.440 --> 00:14:09.679 Your duty and allegiance is to David. As general, your 249 00:14:09.720 --> 00:14:11.799 first duty is to protect him, which I see you 250 00:14:11.840 --> 00:14:13.480 do very well and conscientiously. 251 00:14:14.279 --> 00:14:16.360 I apologize quite all right. 252 00:14:16.440 --> 00:14:18.000 Joe, long live his highness? 253 00:14:18.399 --> 00:14:18.720 Long li. 254 00:14:20.000 --> 00:14:22.039 Oh he seems to be a good man, Joe. Ever, 255 00:14:22.240 --> 00:14:25.919 he'll make a fine general, no doubt about that. Now, Jonathan, 256 00:14:26.000 --> 00:14:28.759 my friend and brother, How are things at the Royal Palace? 257 00:14:28.799 --> 00:14:28.919 Oh? 258 00:14:28.960 --> 00:14:30.039 We miss you, David. 259 00:14:30.120 --> 00:14:34.120 All of us, servants, my sisters, ministers, all of us 260 00:14:34.159 --> 00:14:37.559 except father, And all we hear from him is where 261 00:14:37.679 --> 00:14:41.440 is David? Why doesn't my general find him? 262 00:14:41.600 --> 00:14:44.279 Father is obsessed with a mad desire to slay you. 263 00:14:44.360 --> 00:14:48.120 Oh I fear for you, David. Well, I too fear Jonathan. 264 00:14:48.360 --> 00:14:51.879 Yet all this is in God's providence. It's teaching me 265 00:14:51.960 --> 00:14:57.120 many things. Patience, leadership, quick decision, complete dependence upon God, 266 00:14:57.879 --> 00:15:01.919 appreciation of nature, and the of remaining true to principle. 267 00:15:02.000 --> 00:15:05.519 Though the heavens fall about me above all, Jonathan, my 268 00:15:05.600 --> 00:15:08.919 true friend and brother. I'm fast learning that evil must 269 00:15:09.000 --> 00:15:12.960 fail and shall some day end, while good succeeds and 270 00:15:13.000 --> 00:15:16.679 shall someday prevail, And that all good things come from 271 00:15:16.759 --> 00:15:19.840 God and all evil from his adversaries. 272 00:15:19.879 --> 00:15:20.240 Satan. 273 00:15:20.440 --> 00:15:22.960 God chose well when he chose you as the next 274 00:15:23.039 --> 00:15:25.960 king of Israel, and you shall be the next king, 275 00:15:26.159 --> 00:15:29.600 and I shall be next unto you. So, David, the 276 00:15:29.679 --> 00:15:32.519 hand of my father, the King shall not find your harm. 277 00:15:32.559 --> 00:15:36.200 You these things my father fall well realizes, and they 278 00:15:36.200 --> 00:15:39.840 make him angry, furious he knows he cannot win against 279 00:15:39.879 --> 00:15:43.240 God and God's anointed one. So fear not, David, and 280 00:15:43.240 --> 00:15:46.480 be of good cheer in God's own good time. This 281 00:15:46.600 --> 00:15:49.960 fugitive life shall end. You shall sit on the throne 282 00:15:49.960 --> 00:15:54.360 of Israel, ruling the people with justice, kindness, and love. 283 00:15:57.960 --> 00:16:00.240 And the two made a covenant before the Life Lord. 284 00:16:01.360 --> 00:16:05.039 Then Jonathan returned to the royal Palace and David abode 285 00:16:05.039 --> 00:16:12.320 in the woods of Ziph Meanwhile, at the royal Palace 286 00:16:12.360 --> 00:16:12.919 and Gibbea. 287 00:16:13.440 --> 00:16:18.240 You may come forward only your King Saul, which one 288 00:16:18.240 --> 00:16:22.120 of you is spokesman. I have your majesty your request 289 00:16:22.159 --> 00:16:25.919 for an audience, mention that you know where David is hiding. 290 00:16:25.960 --> 00:16:29.480 We do, your Majesty, where. 291 00:16:29.519 --> 00:16:33.639 He and his men are dwelling in certain strongholds, using 292 00:16:33.679 --> 00:16:38.360 the forests of the hill of Hakai lines Zif. Now, King, 293 00:16:38.480 --> 00:16:42.200 according to your heart's desire, come down, and our part 294 00:16:42.240 --> 00:16:45.360 shall be to surrender him into the King's hand. 295 00:16:45.759 --> 00:16:49.639 May you be blessed of the Lord, for you have 296 00:16:49.799 --> 00:16:54.440 had compassion on me. Now do this, Have your people 297 00:16:54.480 --> 00:16:57.759 discover all the places where David and his men hide out. 298 00:16:57.960 --> 00:17:00.960 You can be sure he has several, and returned to 299 00:17:01.000 --> 00:17:05.079 me with this information, and I shall go with you 300 00:17:05.160 --> 00:17:09.440 to Zif. Then shall we capture David and put an 301 00:17:09.559 --> 00:17:14.279 end to his in glorious ambitions and aspirations. 302 00:17:14.480 --> 00:17:21.440 Ser And it came to pass that when Saul and 303 00:17:21.480 --> 00:17:24.480 his soldiers were come to Zif, that David and his 304 00:17:24.599 --> 00:17:28.119 band had escaped to the wilderness of Mayon. And when 305 00:17:28.200 --> 00:17:30.960 Saul heard of it, he pursued after David to the 306 00:17:30.960 --> 00:17:34.400 wilderness of Maeon, and it became known to saw that 307 00:17:34.519 --> 00:17:36.880 David and his band of six hundred men were on 308 00:17:36.960 --> 00:17:41.400 a certain mountain and maon and Saul commanded his soldiers 309 00:17:41.440 --> 00:17:44.920 to encompass the mountain about and David went on this 310 00:17:45.039 --> 00:17:48.559 side and on that, but he could not escape, for 311 00:17:48.640 --> 00:17:51.000 the king's men were on every side of the mountain. 312 00:17:52.359 --> 00:17:55.440 Well, Joe, Abba, it looks like we're finally cornered. King 313 00:17:55.559 --> 00:17:57.279 Saul's men have us surrounded. 314 00:17:57.519 --> 00:17:59.160 You can be sure he's happy about it too. 315 00:18:00.240 --> 00:18:02.200 You don't seem very sad or worried yourself. 316 00:18:02.240 --> 00:18:02.519 I'm not. 317 00:18:03.039 --> 00:18:06.319 God chose you as Israel's next king, and you will 318 00:18:06.359 --> 00:18:10.440 be Neither men, nor powers, nor principalities can stop it. 319 00:18:10.559 --> 00:18:13.079 Do you have the slightest idea how we're going to 320 00:18:13.160 --> 00:18:14.240 escape the King's soldiers? 321 00:18:14.319 --> 00:18:17.519 Not the slightest, But God? Does we have done all 322 00:18:17.559 --> 00:18:20.480 we can. Now we can safely and with confidence, leave 323 00:18:20.519 --> 00:18:22.920 the rest up to God. Wait here comes on of 324 00:18:22.960 --> 00:18:23.519 the lookouts. 325 00:18:23.519 --> 00:18:28.559 Now, David, David, David, your highness, we are saved from 326 00:18:28.640 --> 00:18:29.200 King Saul. 327 00:18:29.240 --> 00:18:31.559 What happened? I'm not sure myself. I only know what 328 00:18:31.640 --> 00:18:32.880 I saw go on go on. 329 00:18:33.039 --> 00:18:35.640 I was standing there, I'm that protruding rock when a 330 00:18:35.680 --> 00:18:38.640 writer hastily rode into King Saul's camp. Yes, he went 331 00:18:38.680 --> 00:18:41.839 directly into the King's tent, and almost at once excitement 332 00:18:41.960 --> 00:18:45.119 rain tents were knocked down and stored in wagons, and 333 00:18:45.319 --> 00:18:48.480 fires were put out. When I left, the king had 334 00:18:48.559 --> 00:18:52.720 mounted and with General Abner was following the soldiers toward Gibbea. 335 00:18:52.920 --> 00:18:54.720 The capital city fight. 336 00:18:54.839 --> 00:18:56.440 Did King Saul rush away like that? 337 00:18:56.680 --> 00:18:59.599 Probably received a message at the Philistines we're attacking his 338 00:18:59.680 --> 00:19:02.799 capital or some other vulnerable point, and he had to go. 339 00:19:02.759 --> 00:19:03.240 In a hurry. 340 00:19:03.400 --> 00:19:12.000 Oh, God has a thousand ways his miracles to perform. 341 00:19:12.039 --> 00:19:16.000 And when Saul left off pursuing David and battled the Philistines, 342 00:19:16.559 --> 00:19:19.440 David departed from the wilderness of zip and went and 343 00:19:19.519 --> 00:19:23.720 dwelt in the strongholds of Engidae. Now, when Saul was 344 00:19:23.759 --> 00:19:28.000 returned from fighting the Philistines, Abner conferred with Saul. 345 00:19:28.319 --> 00:19:32.039 Your majesty, Yes, General Abner, I am informed by reliable 346 00:19:32.079 --> 00:19:34.359 sources that David and his men are now in the 347 00:19:34.359 --> 00:19:38.440 wilderness of Bengidai a Engiedai. 348 00:19:38.519 --> 00:19:42.240 We can find and capture him. There aren't many places 349 00:19:42.319 --> 00:19:44.839 there that six hundred men can hide. 350 00:19:47.960 --> 00:19:50.839 Shall I alert the entire army, Your majesty. 351 00:19:50.599 --> 00:19:53.319 Not this time, Abner. Pick out your very best men, 352 00:19:53.559 --> 00:19:57.200 three thousand of them, and we will catch David. 353 00:19:57.440 --> 00:20:06.119 And but David, Sir, we cannot remain in here. Saul 354 00:20:06.200 --> 00:20:07.720 and his men are coming. We'll be trapped. 355 00:20:07.799 --> 00:20:10.799 So we have one chance, Joeb. This cave is used 356 00:20:10.799 --> 00:20:13.680 as a sheep fold. Surely Saul will not think to 357 00:20:13.720 --> 00:20:15.160 look in a sheep fold for us. 358 00:20:15.640 --> 00:20:18.519 It could work. But is there enough room in the cave. 359 00:20:18.359 --> 00:20:18.880 For all of us? 360 00:20:19.000 --> 00:20:21.920 Yes, by crowding and by using every available crevice and. 361 00:20:22.000 --> 00:20:24.160 Rock, and we'd have to be very quiet, very still. 362 00:20:24.319 --> 00:20:26.119 We'd have to remain on the sides of the cave, 363 00:20:26.240 --> 00:20:29.920 well hidden and not making any movements or sounds. Now 364 00:20:29.960 --> 00:20:30.559 what are you thinking? 365 00:20:31.119 --> 00:20:32.240 Surely worth a try, sir. 366 00:20:32.720 --> 00:20:34.079 Now get the rest of the men in the cave 367 00:20:34.079 --> 00:20:35.119 and and struck them what to do. 368 00:20:35.200 --> 00:20:43.279 Yes, it begins to look like we're safe, David. But 369 00:20:43.359 --> 00:20:45.880 Saul doesn't give up easily. But he's already looked in 370 00:20:45.960 --> 00:20:49.440 here for a few moments. I froze in my tracks. 371 00:20:49.720 --> 00:20:50.400 He looked for our. 372 00:20:50.279 --> 00:20:53.480 Footprints forgetting his sheep would obliterate him. And then when 373 00:20:53.480 --> 00:20:54.400 the shepherd's cave. 374 00:20:54.359 --> 00:20:55.559 Took the flocks down of water. 375 00:20:55.680 --> 00:20:57.799 Saul was sure we were not hidden in here. 376 00:20:57.920 --> 00:21:01.920 Don't be too sure, Joe, Abs give up. There comes 377 00:21:01.920 --> 00:21:03.920 someone in the mouth of the cave right now, and 378 00:21:05.000 --> 00:21:06.839 it's the King himself. 379 00:21:08.480 --> 00:21:11.799 General. I'm going in here for a few minutes and 380 00:21:12.000 --> 00:21:16.000 dressed post guards at the entrance, but I'm not to 381 00:21:16.079 --> 00:21:17.000 be disturbed. 382 00:21:17.839 --> 00:21:19.119 It's cool inside. 383 00:21:20.039 --> 00:21:22.119 Besides, I'm in need of a nap. 384 00:21:22.440 --> 00:21:26.319 Yes, it looks like the King is playing right into 385 00:21:26.319 --> 00:21:29.480 our hands. If he just falls asleep, he probably will 386 00:21:29.599 --> 00:21:31.279 look at him flops down in the sands if he 387 00:21:31.319 --> 00:21:32.079 had had rest for. 388 00:21:32.000 --> 00:21:33.480 A week, and he probably hasn't. 389 00:21:33.759 --> 00:21:36.680 He's removed his royal tunic. He doesn't want to get 390 00:21:36.720 --> 00:21:39.440 his precious royal robe dirty. It's a symbol of his 391 00:21:39.519 --> 00:21:40.759 great power. 392 00:21:40.400 --> 00:21:40.920 As a king. 393 00:21:41.599 --> 00:21:44.240 He's practically asleep already, and there's our chance. 394 00:21:44.079 --> 00:21:44.799 To kill him. 395 00:21:45.119 --> 00:21:47.200 I'll order the man to sneak down and pounce upon him. 396 00:21:47.240 --> 00:21:51.119 Wait before anything is done, I personally am going down 397 00:21:51.160 --> 00:21:52.519 there and be sure he's asleep. 398 00:21:52.880 --> 00:21:53.839 I'll be back shortly. 399 00:22:03.640 --> 00:22:06.480 Yes, Yes, he's asleep, all right, sound asleep. 400 00:22:06.640 --> 00:22:08.680 Why didn't you run him through, sir when you had 401 00:22:08.720 --> 00:22:12.359