1 Samuel, 19

8. Then the war was stirred up again. And David went out and fought against the Philistines. And he struck them down with a great slaughter. And they fled from his face.

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1 Samuel 19 tells the story of how King Saul begins to persecute David, who became his rival and threat to the throne. The chapter addresses topics such as envy, betrayal, persecution, divine protection and fidelity.

Psalm 37:1-2: "Do not indignant to you because of the evildoers, nor have you envy those who practice iniquity. Because they will soon be reaped like the herb, and wither as the vegetable." This verse highlights the uselessness of envy and hatred against others, which is what motivates Saul to pursue David. The psalmist urges to trust God, who will bring justice to those who practice evil.

Proverbs 17:17: "At all times love the friend and in anguish the brother is made." This verse talks about the importance of friendship and faithfulness, values ​​that David demonstrates by protecting Jonathan, son of Saul, even when his own father-in-law tries to kill him.

Psalm 34:19: "There are many afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him from all." This verse emphasizes divine protection for those who seek justice and righteousness, which David experiences when he escapes the various attempts to murder Saul.

Proverbs 26:24-25: "What hates disguises with your lips, but inside it covers the deception. When you begging you with a smooth voice, you don't do in Him, for seven abominations there is in your heart." This verse talks about falsehood and betrayal, behaviors that Saul demonstrates by pretending to forgive David, but in fact continues to pursue him.

Psalm 27:1: "The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom will I fear? Is the Lord the fortress of my life, whose I will fear me?" This verse highlights the importance of trust in God, which is what David demonstrates by facing Saul's persecution with courage and faith.