David Spares Saul’s Life Again and Saul’s Encounter with the Medium of Endor

In today's Immerse Bible reading, the narrative continues in the wilderness of Ziph where Saul pursues David. David infiltrates Saul's camp but spares Saul’s life, taking his spear and water jug as proof. Saul acknowledges his wrongdoing and ceases his pursuit temporarily. David relocates to Philistine territory with his followers, seeking refuge. Meanwhile, Saul seeks counsel from a banned medium in Endor after God ceases to respond to his pleas. The spirit of Samuel foretells Saul’s impending defeat and death. This episode highlights David’s restraint, Saul’s desperation, and the unfolding prophecy of Samuel.

00:00 Introduction and Context
00:35 David's Daring Night Mission
02:02 David Confronts Saul
04:31 David's Escape to the Philistines
06:52 Saul's Desperation and the Medium of Endor
09:56 Saul's Final Meal
10:37 Conclusion and Farewell

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Volume 3 — Joshua, Judges, Ruth, Samuel–Kings

Kingdoms

Immerse: Kingdoms is the third of six volumes in Immerse: The Bible Reading Experience. Kingdoms presents a new and unique journey through the story of Israel from the time of its conquest of Canaan (Joshua) through its struggle to settle the land (Judges, Ruth) and the establishment of Israel’s kingdom, which ends in a forced exile (Samuel–Kings). The nation of Israel, commissioned to be God’s light to the nations, falls to division and then foreign conquest for rejecting God’s rule.