1 Samuel 18

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by: Debbie Galyen

11/14/2025

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David had success because “the Lord was with Him” (v14). While Jonathan recognized a kindred spirit (v1), King Saul, jealous of David’s success, saw him as an enemy (v9). He attempted to kill David (v11), revoked the reward of marriage to his first daughter (v19), and planned his demise (v17, v25). David had more to fear from Saul, his own king, than from the Philistines (v30).

Although the most powerful person in Israel was against him, David prospered. He found a faithful friend, Jonathan, as well as a wife, in King Saul’s house. David’s life was not determined by his enemies, but by the God he served. The difficult and dark elements of life do not control our destiny when we place our lives in God’s hands.

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David had success because “the Lord was with Him” (v14). While Jonathan recognized a kindred spirit (v1), King Saul, jealous of David’s success, saw him as an enemy (v9). He attempted to kill David (v11), revoked the reward of marriage to his first daughter (v19), and planned his demise (v17, v25). David had more to fear from Saul, his own king, than from the Philistines (v30).

Although the most powerful person in Israel was against him, David prospered. He found a faithful friend, Jonathan, as well as a wife, in King Saul’s house. David’s life was not determined by his enemies, but by the God he served. The difficult and dark elements of life do not control our destiny when we place our lives in God’s hands.

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