David Leads the Victorious Army

Again the nation declared war, and David led the army against their enemies. The Hebrews gained a great victory, and the people praised David’s wisdom and heroism. This served to stir up the former bitterness of Saul against him. While the young man was playing, filling the palace with sweet harmony, Saul’s anger overcame him and he hurled a javelin at David, but the angel of the Lord turned aside the deadly weapon. David escaped and fled to his own house. Saul sent spies to take him in the morning and put an end to his life.BOE 330.1

Michal informed David of her father’s intentions. She urged him to flee, and she let him down from the window to make his escape. He fled to Samuel at Ramah, where the prophet welcomed the fugitive. It was here, amid the hills, that the honored servant of the Lord continued his work. A company of prophets closely studied the will of God with him and listened reverently to Samuel’s words of instruction. David learned precious lessons from the teacher of Israel, but David’s connection with Samuel aroused the jealousy of the king, who feared that the prophet would lend his influence to advancing Saul’s rival. The king sent officers to bring David to Gibeah, where he intended to kill him.BOE 330.2