Shmuel I: Perek 24

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Shmuel I Perek 24

  • Shaul continues to search for Dovid in the Mountains of Ein Gedi.

  • Shaul went inside a cave to relieve himself.

  • Unbeknownst to Shaul, Dovid and his men were located deep inside on the other side of the cave.

  • Dovid defended Shaul to his men and told them not to lay a finger on the King of Yisrael.

  • Dovid cut off a corner of Shaul’s robe and then left the cave.

  • Dovid called out to King Shaul on the other side of the mountain.

  • Dovid showed King Shaul the cut corner of his robe.

  • Dovid related he could have killed King Shaul but wants no harm to come about the King of Yisrael.

  • King Shaul was grateful in return and acknowledged Dovid as the future king of Yisrael.

  • Shaul made Dovid swear not to harm any of King Shaul’s ancestors.

  • Dovid and Shaul departed from each other.