Saul

Journey through 2 Samuel details the life of David, the second king of Israel, the man after God's own heart, with his victories and defeats

Journey Through 2 Samuel

September 8, 2025
Journey Through 2 Samuel 2 Samuel centers on a man named David, the second king of Israel. When you think of David, what is the first thing that comes to...
Wild goat, or ibex, in the oasis of En Gedi. Saul pursued David and his men into the wild country here in the Great Rift Valley, some of which you can see in the background. Photo by John Buckner

Wild Goats of En Gedi

August 14, 2024
And it came to pass, when Saul was returned from following the Philistines, that it was told him, saying, Behold, David is in the wilderness of Engedi. Then Saul took three...
After David robbed Saul's tent, he returned the spear yet kept his water cruse. This was done because comfortable sin still displeases God... Image of David sparing Saul's life as recorded in 1 Samuel 26

Why Did David Keep Saul’s Water Cruse?

January 10, 2024
In I Samuel 26, we find a puzzling account from the life of David. He recruited Joab’s brother Abishai to go with him on a high-risk night raid into the...