1Sa 23:26-28 | KingComments | STEP | Saul almost seizes David. He has surrounded David, that there may be no way out for him. Then, through God’s providence, the outcome for David comes. The LORD makes use of the Philistines by having them invading the land. The news of this causes Saul to stop David’s pursuit for a moment, because he must fight the Philistines. David has not fallen into the hands of Saul by God’s providence and takes refuge in the strongholds of Engedi.

‏ 1 Samuel 23:26-28

David’s Narrow Escape

Saul almost seizes David. He has surrounded David, that there may be no way out for him. Then, through God’s providence, the outcome for David comes. The LORD makes use of the Philistines by having them invading the land. The news of this causes Saul to stop David’s pursuit for a moment, because he must fight the Philistines. David has not fallen into the hands of Saul by God’s providence and takes refuge in the strongholds of Engedi.