In these passages David
spares Saul’s life twice. It is amazing how David had the opportunity to
kill Saul but acknowledges the fact that God had appointed Saul as King and he
still held respect for this. It surprises me that after David spared
Saul’s life the first time that Saul would keep pursuing David. In I
Samuel 24:15 David tells Saul that “May the Lord be our judge and decide
between us. May he consider my cause and uphold it; may he vindicate me
by delivering me from your hand.” It shows that David acknowledges that
God is in control and will ultimately be the judge of each of their actions.
In Chapter 25 David requests
food for his men from a wealthy man named Nabal who refuses to share and give
David and his men any food. I don’t understand his reason for not giving
David and his food since they protected Nabal’s land. Perhaps
selfishness. Nabal’s wife Abigail recognizes what a disastrous decision
this was on her husband’s part and she quickly gathers enough food and meets
David to avoid any consequences as a result of her husband’s poor
decision. Abigail appears to be a very wise woman and tries to protect
her family from a poor decision. This reminds me to remember when someone
is need to share what we have with them and to remember to be thankful for what
God has given to us.
2 comments:
1 Samuel 25:25
Please pay no attention, my lord, to that wicked man Nabal. He is just like his name—his name means Fool, and folly goes with him. And as for me, your servant, I did not see the men my lord sent.
Nabal must have been wise - street smart, because he had built up a large business which was profitable, but he wasn't spiritually wise, which is far more important and something we should want in our own lives. Wisdom from God to know how to live is something we should all desire and have as priority.
David's restraint in killing Saul and his respect for the position of King is remarkable. Saul was evil (killing of the 85 priests and their families) and it would have been pretty easy to justify killing him, but David didn't. A reminder to us to respect our governing authorities despite their evil deeds.
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