1 SAMUEL 27
David was in very difficult circumstances because Saul was constantly hounding him. David had
600 men with him, and undoubtedly there were many families also that had to be provided for.
How do you hide 600 men and their families? It is no wonder, from the human standpoint, that
David said, “I shall now perish one day by the hand of Saul” (1 Sam. 27: 1).
For the second time David fled to Israel’s enemies, thinking he would find a safe place among
them. Apparently his reasoning was that if he went to the land of the Philistines, he would be safe
from Saul because Saul was afraid of them. That sounds like good reasoning, but it was only
human reasoning. It led David into difficulties that could have been avoided had his trust remained
strong in the Lord.
David had acted in panic when he had said in his heart that there was no hope for his safety while
he stayed in Judah. This is something all of us need to be aware of. We should never act in panic.

When troubles strike, let us carry them to God and let Him bring peace and quietness of heart to
us. We cannot quiet ourselves, but we can be quieted in God’s presence. His mercy is there for us
at any time.
The Lord is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him (Nah.
1:7).
Theodore Epp
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