1 Samuel - Chapter 19

1 Samuel 19.1 And Saul spake to Jonathan his son, and to all his servants, that they should kill David. 1 Samuel 19.2 But Jonathan Saul’s son delighted much in David: and Jonathan told David, saying, Saul my father seeketh to kill thee: now therefore, I pray thee, take heed to thyself until the morning, and abide in a secret place, and hide thyself: 1 Samuel 19.3 And I will go out and stand beside my father in the field where thou art, and I will commune with my father of thee; and what I see, that I will tell thee. 1 Samuel 19.4 And Jonathan spake good of David unto Saul his father, and said unto him, Let not the king sin against his servant, against David; because he hath not sinned against thee, and because his works have been to thee-ward very good: 1 Samuel 19.5 For he did put his life in his hand, and slew the Philistine, and the LORD wrought a great salvation for all Israel: thou sawest it, and didst rejoice: wherefore then wilt thou sin against innocent blood, to slay David without a cause? 1 Samuel 19.6 And Saul hearkened unto the voice of Jonathan: and Saul sware, As the LORD liveth, he shall not be slain. 1 Samuel 19.7 And Jonathan called David, and Jonathan shewed him all those things. And Jonathan brought David to Saul, and he was in his presence, as in times past. 1 Samuel 19.9 And the evil spirit from the LORD was upon Saul, as he sat in his house with his javelin in his hand: and David played with his hand. 1 Samuel 19.10 And Saul sought to smite David even to the wall with the javelin: but he slipped away out of Saul’s presence, and he smote the javelin into the wall: and David fled, and escaped that night. 1 Samuel 19.11 Saul also sent messengers unto David’s house, to watch him, and to slay him in the morning: and Michal David’s wife told him, saying, If thou save not thy life to night, to morrow thou shalt be slain. 1 Samuel 19.12 So Michal let David down through a window: and he went, and fled, and escaped. 1 Samuel 19.13 And Michal took an image, and laid it in the bed, and put a pillow of goats’ hair for his bolster, and covered it with a cloth. 1 Samuel 19.14 And when Saul sent messengers to take David, she said, He is sick. 1 Samuel 19.15 And Saul sent the messengers again to see David, saying, Bring him up to me in the bed, that I may slay him. 1 Samuel 19.16 And when the messengers were come in, behold, there was an image in the bed, with a pillow of goats’ hair for his bolster. 1 Samuel 19.17 And Saul said unto Michal, Why hast thou deceived me so, and sent away mine enemy, that he is escaped? And Michal answered Saul, He said unto me, Let me go; why should I kill thee? 1 Samuel 19.18 So David fled, and escaped, and came to Samuel to Ramah, and told him all that Saul had done to him. And he and Samuel went and dwelt in Naioth. 1 Samuel 19.19 And it was told Saul, saying, Behold, David is at Naioth in Ramah. 1 Samuel 19.20 And Saul sent messengers to take David: and when they saw the company of the prophets prophesying, and Samuel standing as appointed over them, the Spirit of God was upon the messengers of Saul, and they also prophesied. 1 Samuel 19.21 And when it was told Saul, he sent other messengers, and they prophesied likewise. And Saul sent messengers again the third time, and they prophesied also. 1 Samuel 19.22 Then went he also to Ramah, and came to a great well that is in Sechu: and he asked and said, Where are Samuel and David? And one said, Behold, they be at Naioth in Ramah. 1 Samuel 19.23 And he went thither to Naioth in Ramah: and the Spirit of God was upon him also, and he went on, and prophesied, until he came to Naioth in Ramah. 1 Samuel 19.24 And he stripped off his clothes also, and prophesied before Samuel in like manner, and lay down naked all that day and all that night. Wherefore they say, Is Saul also among the prophets?

1 Samuel : Chapter 19

Divine Protection in 1 Samuel 19 1 Samuel 19 intensifies the conflict between Saul and David. This powerful narrative illustrates how God protects David in the face of growing threats. Saul's attempts to take David's life, as well as the courageous intervention of Jonathan and Michal, highlight loyalty and support in times of crisis. This chapter explores profound themes such as divine protection, faithfulness between friends, and the stark contrast between Saul's obsession and the divine anointing that rests upon David. Through these events, we discern how God uses various means to preserve His chosen ones. Let's consider five biblical passages that shed light on the central themes of this crucial chapter.

Psalm 59:1-2

"Deliver me from my enemies, O my God; protect me from those who rise up against me. Deliver me from evildoers and save me from bloodthirsty men." This psalm, attributed to David, reflects David's experiences of escape from Saul, as recounted in 1 Samuel 19.

Proverbs 17:17

"A friend loves at all times; he is a brother in adversity." This proverb highlights Jonathan's unwavering friendship with David, illustrated in 1 Samuel 19 when he warns David of Saul's evil plans.

Psalms 34:19

"The righteous man endures many adversities, but the Lord delivers him out of them all." This verse resonates with David's experiences in 1 Samuel 19, where he repeatedly escapes Saul's attempts to kill him.

Romans 8:28

"We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, of those who have been called according to his purpose." This passage highlights how God continued to protect and guide David, despite the adversities encountered in 1 Samuel 19.

2 Timothy 4:18

"The Lord will deliver me from every evil work and bring me safely into his heavenly kingdom. To him be glory forever and ever. Amen." This verse echoes David's unwavering confidence in divine protection during the events narrated in 1 Samuel 19.

Meditating on In these passages, we are invited to reflect on how faith and trust in God can sustain us in our own struggles and trials. May we, like David, experience God's divine protection and unconditional love in our lives.