The Man David – the Fugitive

The Man David – the Fugitive

Laindon – 23rd March 2011

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The man DavidThe man David

Three part series:

1. The shepherd

2. The fugitive

3. The king

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Divine testimony to DavidDivine testimony to David

“But now thy kingdom shall not continue: the Lord hath sought him a man after his own heart, and the Lord hath commanded him to be captain over his people, because thou hast not kept that which the Lord commanded thee.”

1 Samuel 13:14

“And when he had removed him [Saul], he raised up unto them David to be their king; to whom also he gave testimony, and said, I have found David the son of Jesse, a man after mine own heart, which shall fulfil all my will.

Of this man's seed hath God according to his promise raised unto Israel a Saviour, Jesus:” Acts 13:22-23

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Our studyOur study

• David leaves Jonathan and flees from Saul

• A chronology of events during the period when David is a fugitive

• David’s thoughts and prayers captured in the Psalms

• Some key events in this stage of David’s life

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Chronology – 1 Chronology – 1 Events Reference

1 David & Jonathan part 1 Samuel 20

2 David’s flight (to Nob, Achish, cave of Adullam, Mizpeh & forest of Hereth)

1 Samuel 21:1 – 22:5

3 Saul’s vengeance on the priests of Nob 1 Samuel 22:6–20

4 David in Keilah 1 Samuel 22:21 – 23:13

5 David’s last meeting with Jonathan 1 Samuel 23:14–18

6 David’s betrayal by the Ziphites 1 Samuel 23:19–24

7 David’s escape from Saul in the wilderness of Maon

1 Samuel 23:24–28

8 David in the wilderness of Engedi: he spares Saul in the cave

1 Samuel 23:29 – 24:22

9 The death of Samuel 1 Samuel 25:1

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Chronology – 2 Chronology – 2 Events Reference

10 David in the wilderness of Paran – the account of Nabal & Abigail

1 Samuel 25:1–38

11 David’s matrimonial relations 1 Samuel 25:39–44

12 David, betrayed again by the Ziphites, spares Saul the second time

1 Samuel 26:1–25

13 David again in the Land of the Philistines, is given Ziklag

1 Samuel 27:1–12

14 Saul’s downfall in war with the Philistines 1 Samuel 28:1 – 31:13

15 David returns to Ziklag and defeats the Amalekites

1 Samuel 29:3–11 & 30:1–31

16 News of Saul’s death brought to David 2 Samuel 1:1–16

17 David’s lamentation for Saul & Jonathan 2 Samuel 1:17–27

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David’s flight

from Saul

David’s flight

from Saul

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Related Psalms – 1 Related Psalms – 1

Psalm Header Reference18 A Psalm of David, the servant of the

Lord, who spake unto the Lord the words of this song in the day that the Lord delivered him from the hand of all his enemies, and from the hand of Saul: And he said,

Psalm of deliverance or song of victory

34 A Psalm of David, when he changed his behaviour before Abimelech; who drove him away, and he departed.

1 Samuel 21:10–15

52 A Psalm of David, when Doeg the Edomite came and told Saul, and said unto him, David is come to the house of Ahimelech.

1 Samuel 22:6–20

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Related Psalms – 2 Related Psalms – 2

Psalm Header Reference54 A Psalm of David, when the Ziphims

came and said to Saul, Doth not David hide himself with us?

1 Samuel 23:19–24 & 26:1–4

56 Michtam of David, when the Philistines took him in Gath.

1 Samuel 21:10–15

57 Michtam of David, when he fled from Saul in the cave.

1 Samuel 22:1–5

63 Maschil of David; A Prayer when he was in the cave.

1 Samuel 22:1–5

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Some key events consideredSome key events considered

• David’s flight from Saul to Nob and its consequences

• David’s last meeting with Jonathan• Saul is twice delivered into David’s

hand• David’s reaction to news of Saul’s

death and his lamentation

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David’s faith amongst adversityDavid’s faith amongst adversity

“For thou art my rock and my fortress; therefore for thy name's sake lead me, and guide me.

Pull me out of the net that they have laid privily for me: for thou art my strength.

Into thine hand I commit my spirit: thou hast redeemed me, O Lord God of truth.”

Psalm 31:3-5