1Sa 26:1-2 | MHM | STEP | Saul Again Pursues David This passage describes how Saul once more tries to capture David, even after previously admitting David’s innocence. The Ziphites again betray David’s location, stirring up Saul’s jealousy and leading to another dangerous chase. David, however, acts wisely and avoids open conflict, showing patience and self-control. v. 1 : The Ziphites went to Saul and told him where David was hiding, in the same area where they had betrayed him before (1 Samuel 23:19 ). Maybe Saul had secretly encouraged them to watch David, or maybe they simply wanted to please Saul and hurt David. They urged Saul to go after David, even though Saul had once promised to stop. This shows how quickly people can forget good intentions when tempted. Saul immediately gathered 3,000 soldiers and set off to find David (1 Samuel 26:1-2 ).

‏ 1 Samuel 26:1-2

Saul Again Pursues David

This passage describes how Saul once more tries to capture David, even after previously admitting David’s innocence. The Ziphites again betray David’s location, stirring up Saul’s jealousy and leading to another dangerous chase. David, however, acts wisely and avoids open conflict, showing patience and self-control.

v. 1: The Ziphites went to Saul and told him where David was hiding, in the same area where they had betrayed him before (1 Samuel 23:19 ^a). Maybe Saul had secretly encouraged them to watch David, or maybe they simply wanted to please Saul and hurt David. They urged Saul to go after David, even though Saul had once promised to stop. This shows how quickly people can forget good intentions when tempted. Saul immediately gathered 3,000 soldiers and set off to find David (1 Samuel 26:1-2 ^b).

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