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{{DOD-March}}
In chapter 24 we see that [[God]] gives [[David]] the [[grace]] he needed to show kindness to his enemy, and this is even greater than defeating the giant Goliath! Saul's men had been lying about [[David]] and telling [[Saul]] that [[David]] was trying to slay him. [[David]] had a wonderful opportunity to do just that in this chapter. In fact, some of [[David]]'s men even insisted that [[God]] had arranged the circumstances. It is important that we always test circumstances by the [[Word]] of [[God]]. So tender was [[David]]'s heart that he repented openly of his rash deed of cutting Saul's robe, for he had not shown proper respect for the [[Lord]]'s anointed. [[David]] was willing for [[God]] to take care of Saul.
Following the temptation to kill his enemy, we see [[David]]'s explanation to [[Saul]] in verses 8-15. How shocked [[Saul]] must have been to hear the voice of his son-in-law! [[David]] explained that he could easily have killed [[Saul]] while [[Saul]] was in the cave, but that, instead, he would let the [[Lord]] fight his battles for him. What a gracious spirit [[God]] had given [[David]]. Oh, that we might have that same attitude today towards our enemies.
Chapter 25 records [[Samuel]]'s [[death]]. His obituary is brief but comprehensive and shows the great [[love]] of all [[Israel]] for this faithful man of [[God]]. This chapter also records [[David]]'s marriage to Abigail, a wealthy, tactful, and gracious woman. [[David]] finally found refuge among the Philistines again, and was there until the [[death]] of Saul. [[David]] also takes Ahinoam as his wife in this chapter.
