1Sa 23:7 | MHM | STEP | David Escapes from Keilah This section shows the danger David faced from Saul and how he depended on God for guidance. Saul, instead of being grateful for David's help in saving Keilah, became jealous and tried to kill him. David showed wisdom by asking God what to do, and God protected him from Saul’s evil plans. v. 7-8 : Saul heard that David was in Keilah (1 Samuel 23:7–8 ). Instead of thanking David for saving the city from the Philistines, Saul only saw this as a chance to harm David. Saul even thought God was helping him, saying, “God has delivered him into my hand” (1 Samuel 23:7 ). But Saul was wrong to think God supported his evil plans. He gathered his army, pretending to fight the Philistines, but really wanted to trap David. Saul also secretly planned how to capture David. It is a sad thing when a leader uses his power for personal revenge instead of helping his people.

‏ 1 Samuel 23:7

David Escapes from Keilah

This section shows the danger David faced from Saul and how he depended on God for guidance. Saul, instead of being grateful for David's help in saving Keilah, became jealous and tried to kill him. David showed wisdom by asking God what to do, and God protected him from Saul’s evil plans.

v. 7-8: Saul heard that David was in Keilah (1 Samuel 23:7–8 ^a). Instead of thanking David for saving the city from the Philistines, Saul only saw this as a chance to harm David. Saul even thought God was helping him, saying, “God has delivered him into my hand” (1 Samuel 23:7 ^b). But Saul was wrong to think God supported his evil plans. He gathered his army, pretending to fight the Philistines, but really wanted to trap David. Saul also secretly planned how to capture David. It is a sad thing when a leader uses his power for personal revenge instead of helping his people.