1Sa 21:13 | MHM | STEP | v. 13 : To escape danger, David pretended to be insane. He acted like a madman, scratching on doors and letting saliva run down his beard . This behavior was humiliating, but it was a strategy to protect his life. While this act cannot be fully justified, it shows David’s desperation and human weakness.

‏ 1 Samuel 21:13

v. 13: To escape danger, David pretended to be insane. He acted like a madman, scratching on doors and letting saliva run down his beard . This behavior was humiliating, but it was a strategy to protect his life. While this act cannot be fully justified, it shows David’s desperation and human weakness.