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Saul and David
The last time we saw Saul and David interact: David’s conversation with Saul before he killed Goliath
In order for us to understand exactly what is going on in we need to look at how Saul and David’s relationship progresses.
David: Small Shepherd boy Kills Goliath and allows the Israelites to win the battle against the Philistines
Saul: Was already taller than all the other Israelites and should have faugh Goliath
David: Experiences the favor of God in battle.
The people women would sing when they would return from battle - “Saul has struck down his thousands, and David his ten thousands.”
Saul: Gets jealous of David, and begins to disobey the commands of God.
He attempts to kill David with his spear.
David: Becomes best friends with Saul’s son Jonathan who help’s David escape from Saul.
David seeks refuge with the priests of Nob, who give him the bread of Presence (found in the temple)
Saul: Discovers that the Priests of Nob gave David safe harbor and he kills all of them and their families (85 priests)
David: Hears that the city of Keilah is under attack from the Philistines.
He obeys the Lord and saved the inhabitants of Keilah even though they were outnumbered.
Saul: Pursued David into the wilderness hoping to kill him.
David: Discovers Saul in a cave and stealthy cuts a piece of his robe.
He then repents because he laid a hand on the “Lord’s anointed.”
Saul: Fearful of the approaching Philistines, he got a witch to summon the prophet Samuel to ask him what to do.
Samuel reiterated the consequences of Saul’s disobedience.
David: Sneaks into Saul’s camp and spares his life, respecting him as the Lord’s anointed.
Saul: He and his sons (specifically Jonathan) are killed by the Philistines in battle
David: Becomes free from the tyranny and vengeance of Saul.
However - Instead of rejoicing at the death of Saul, David mourns the loss of Saul and Jonathan
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God continues to bless David:
The remainder of Saul’s army falls apart and kills each other.
David is anointed as King.
God makes a covenant with David ():
His kingdom shall last forever.
God’s steadfast love will never depart from him.
Chapter 8 tells us the story of David’s victory over the surrounding nations - David reigned over all Israel
“The Lord gave victory to David wherever he went”
There was now rest in the land of Israel - all the opponents had been defeated by the power of the Lord
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Context for ANE Kingship transition
When one king was killed and another took over kingship, it was common that the new king would confiscate any property and eliminate any direct relatives of the old king.
Therefore, David would be expected to take all of Saul’s property and kill all of his remaining relatives.
David was a zealous warrior who was known for his acts of war.
He and his army have killed thousands upon thousands at this point.
1 David asked, “Is there anyone remaining from the family of Saul I can show kindness to for Jonathan’s sake?
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David decided to show unmerited kindness to the family of his former rival Saul
Not only did he desire to do this, but he actively sought to be merciful to the family of Saul.
The Favor of God in David’s life led him to be a godly authority.
Godly Leadership is characterized by justice and equality for all people
Where did I get that?? - , “David administered equality and justice to all people.”
The presence of the favor of God on David’s life motivated him to show divine mercy to the family of Saul.
Maybe you are thinking… justice would be to inac
Wouldn’t it be just for David to kill the members of Saul’s family?
2 There was a servant of Saul’s family named Ziba.
They summoned him to David, and the king said to him, “Are you Ziba? ”
“I am your servant,” he replied.
3 So the king asked, “Is there anyone left of Saul’s family that I can show the kindness of God to? ”
Ziba said to the king, “There is still Jonathan’s son who was injured in both feet.”
4 The king asked him, “Where is he? ”
Ziba answered the king, “You’ll find him in Lo-debar at the house of Machir son of Ammiel.”
5 So King David had him brought from the house of Machir son of Ammiel in Lo-debar.
When Mephibosheth was 5 years old, he and his nurse were told of the death of his father Jonathan and grandfather Saul.
As they heard the news, the nurse decided to flee the land out of fear and as she was running she fell and Mephibosheth was injured and became lame ().
He has been fearful of David’s kingship since he was 5 years old.
Not only that, it was out of this fear that he became crippled.
6 Mephibosheth son of Jonathan son of Saul came to David, fell facedown, and paid homage.
Mephibosheth was likely expecting to be executed.
David said, “Mephibosheth!
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“I am your servant, ” he replied.
Instead, he replied by committing service to David
7 “Don’t be afraid,” David said to him, “since I intend to show you kindness for the sake of your father Jonathan.
I will restore to you all your grandfather Saul’s fields, and you will always eat meals at my table.”
8 Mephibosheth paid homage and said, “What is your servant that you take an interest in a dead dog like me? ”
9 Then the king summoned Saul’s attendant Ziba and said to him, “I have given to your master’s grandson all that belonged to Saul and his family.
10 You, your sons, and your servants are to work the ground for him, and you are to bring in the crops so your master’s grandson will have food to eat.
But Mephibosheth, your master’s grandson, is always to eat at my table.”
Now Ziba had fifteen sons and twenty servants.
11 Ziba said to the king, “Your servant will do all my lord the king commands.”
So Mephibosheth ate at David’s table just like one of the king’s sons.
12 Mephibosheth had a young son whose name was Mica.
All those living in Ziba’s house were Mephibosheth’s servants.
13 However, Mephibosheth lived in Jerusalem because he always ate at the king’s table.
His feet had been injured.
David’s Leadership
At this moment in David’s life, he was an amazing example of a godly leader.
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