David's Narrow Escape from Saul

David Escapes Saul’s Spear - The Spear That Missed 1 Samuel 18–19 David had become

a hero in Israel after defeating Goliath. Everywhere he went, people celebrated

him. King Saul welcomed him into the palace, gave him a place among his soldiers,

and even invited David to play music to calm his troubled heart. But as the people

began to admire David more and more, Saul’s heart filled with jealousy. He heard the crowds

singing, “Saul has slain thousands, but David tens of thousands!” Saul

clenched his fists. A dark thought took root: David is becoming too popular. One afternoon,

David sat in the palace playing his harp, the music soft and peaceful.