1 Samuel 22 - 23 | 1 Chron. 12:8-18 | Psalms 52, 54, 63, 142

Saul kills 85 priests of God, including Ahimelech, the high priest, thinking that they were conspiring against him with David. Only Abiathar escapes and goes to David, and he will be high priest in the place of his father.

David remains faithful in heart to the king, even though he is now on the run for his life. David rescues the city of Keilah from the Philistines, but they are willing to betray him to Saul, so he flees again. Some in Israel take sides with Saul against David, but many brave men align themselves with him as he is on the run.

Throughout all of these years of running from Saul, David continually relies upon the Lord, and God is faithful to always protect him.