After David and his men returned to Judah, the threat from Saul intensified, placing their everyday lives on the brink of death. Yet, it was during these moments that they experienced the Lord's presence more profoundly. π Read 1Samuel 23:1 - 29 Q1. When David heard that the Philistines had attacked Keilah, he asked God if he should go and fight. Why did he ask twice? Answer π The people were reluctant to go. David inquired of the Lord once more, and the Lord explicitly confirmed their victory. Some were displeased about returning to Judah from Moab (3). Moreover, moving out to Keilah seemed reckless, as it would expose their location and attract Saul’s army. However, upon a second inquiry, the Lord explicitly confirmed their victory. David’s intervention in Keilah foreshadows his emerging role as king. After returning to Judah, his priorities extended beyond merely preserving his own life or escaping Saul; even in turbulent times, he sought divine guidance. Q2. W...
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