1Sa 21:14-15 | MHM | STEP | v. 14–15 : Achish dismissed David, saying to his servants, Do I lack madmen, that you have brought this fellow to behave as a madman in my presence? (1 Samuel 21:14–15 ). Achish sent David away, sparing his life. This escape was a result of God’s providence, even though David’s actions were not perfect. Later, David reflected on this experience in Psalm 34 , praising God for delivering him and declaring, None of those who trust in Him shall be desolate .

‏ 1 Samuel 21:14-15

v. 14–15: Achish dismissed David, saying to his servants, Do I lack madmen, that you have brought this fellow to behave as a madman in my presence? (1 Samuel 21:14–15 ^a). Achish sent David away, sparing his life. This escape was a result of God’s providence, even though David’s actions were not perfect. Later, David reflected on this experience in Psalm 34 ^b, praising God for delivering him and declaring, None of those who trust in Him shall be desolate.