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Introduction
Last week we looked at the one of most well known, and most loved stories of the entire Bible, David battling the Philistine Hero and Giant, Goliath.
Today we are going to continue our study of the book of 1 Samuel.
So if you have your Bibles, and I hope that you do.
Turn to 1 Samuel 18, and we’ll begin reading with verse 1.
After killing Goliath, David is taken back to King Saul.
We closed last week looking at their discussion.
David & Jonathan
This morning we come to chapter 18.
I love the way the New Living Translations translates this verse.
The friendship between David and Jonathan is going to become an important part of this story.
Verse 2 tells us about a serious change that occured in David’s life.
It tells us that David’s days as a shepherd are over.
See, no more shepherding.
Verse 3 brings us back to the relationship between Jonathan and David.
The two of them make a “covenant.”
One translations suggests that they become “blood brothers.”
Another one says they made a solemn pact.
We know Jonathan was a man loyal to the Lord (1 Sam 14:1-15).
When he met David, he realized that David was also a man of faith and committed to Yahweh.
That bond become extraordinarily strong between the two of them.
This bond is an amazing part of the story, but as amazing as it is what happens next is, to me, even more amazing!
Remember, Jonathan is the king’s son.
He wore the royal outer robe, and he wore a royal tunic—or inner robe.
I don’t know if Jonathan realized David would be the next king but whether he did or not, he puts the royal robes on David!
It is all part of God’s training for David to prepare him to become the second king over Israel.
David’s Success
David had already amazed everyone by killing the Philistine hero—a giant that one believed could be conquered.
But God’s blessing of David does not stop there.
David was successful in all that he did!
David was given a high rank in the army.
The troops were pleased because David found favor with the troops.
The other officers were well pleased with the king’s decision.
His success began to be known throughout Israel.
Which stirs up trouble for David.
Trouble Between David and Saul
Look at verse 6.
As the men returned home after the battle, the women would come out to meet the returning army and the king.
They would dance and sing for joy with tambourines and lyres—a stringed instrument.
And they danced and sang:
Saul does not like this song!
Saul was very angry!
He is mad because they credit David with killing 10,000 Philistines and only credit Saul with 1,000 Philistines!
Once again, Saul makes a prophetic statement when he says, “What more can he get but the kingdom?”
God will, indeed, give David the kingdom of Israel.
Saul Tries to Kill David
Saul’s anger comes out in full swing, when an evil spirit comes upon him.
Look at verse 10.
Saul knows one thing.
God’s Spirit is with David and NOT with him.
And that scares him.
Look at verse 12.
I wish you and I would really grasp this fact.
You and I have God’s Spirit in us and because of God’s Spirit in us people should be amazed and afraid.
The truth is you and I ought to be amazed!
Saul is afraid of David, so he sends David away from him.
When Saul sends David away, he puts him over 1,000 men.
David led his troops in campaigns.
David has great success—in EVERYTHING.
David’s success was not due to David, but because the Lord was with him—So his success was the Lords!
You would think this would please king Saul.
If David is successful, then Israel is successful.
And if Israel is successful then Saul is successful.
But Saul isn’t pleased.
Saul’s response is just the opposite.
The more success David has, the more afraid of him Saul becomes.
What about the people?
Well, look at verse 16.
All of Israel loved David.
All of Judah loved David.
All because he led them in their campaigns.
And because David was successful!
Part of the King’s Family
Now think back to last week.
One of the rewards for killing Goliath was that David would become the king’s son-in-law.
When you come to verse 17, we begin to see an evil plot rising up in Saul’s mind.
Saul keeps his promise and offers his oldest daughter to David.
But he has some stipulations.
—Serve only king Saul
—Serve him bravely
—And fight the battles for the Lord.
Saul believes he won’t have to do anything to David.
He will simply let the Philistines do his dirty work.
David turns Saul down.
He basically says that he and his family are not worthy of being connected—married—into the king’s family.
So Saul gives his daughter to be married to Adriel of Meholah.
Saul was not happy that David refused to marry his daughter.
But he’s not done trying.
Okay new plan.
Michal, Saul’s younger daughter was in love with David.
Saul hears about it and is really pleased, because he sees another opportunity to deal with David.
His plan—he could use Michal to trap David.
His plan is still to let the Philistines do his dirty work.
So Saul approaches David, and says, “You have a second opportunity to become my son-in-law.”
But Saul isn’t going to leave his plan to simply asking David again.
look at verse 22.
Saul has a talk with his servants.
He wants them to talk with David privately.
He even tells the servant what to say.
—The king likes you (that might be a lie).
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