Perhaps operating under the axiom, "the enemy of my enemy is a friend," chapter 27 records David's escape to the land of the Philistines. Is he a traitor? A mercenary? Or, is God doing something else?
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1 Samuel 24 & 26 – David Spares Saul’s Life
The conflict between Saul and David comes to close in chapters 24 and 26, giving us a reminder that our actions and attitudes matter.
1 Samuel 23 – David, the Selfless Savior
Chapter 23 is the first time we get to see David as one who rescues, which is a foreshadow of the "Son of David" who will come after him.
1 Samuel 21-22 – David on the Run
When God moves in this world, the enemies of God rise up in anger. In chapters 21 and 22 we see David on the run, and God has his back the entire time.
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