1. Jonathan intercedes for David (1-7)

Because of his jealousy, King Saul gave orders to all his attendants and to his son to kill David. Jonathan risked his father's anger and warned David, then he reminded Saul of David's faithful service to his king and nation. Saul listened and vowed that David would not be put to death; David again served Saul as before--but not for long. Saul's demon again rose up.

2. God protects David (8-24)

This time, David escaped from his home with the help of Michal, but when Saul rebuked his daughter, she was not clear about whose side she was on. She was different from her brother Jonathan--God was in his friendship with David. Her human love was not strong enough to make her faithful. David fled to Samuel, God's servant. When Saul sent men to capture him, God protected him in a strange way. Those who came--including Saul himself--were overpowered by the Spirit of God and prophesied.

Application: Lord, help me to love you and do your work with my whole heart, trusting you to protect me.
One Word: God protects his servants