Beginning of the End - Ellen G. White

Chapter 65
The Noble Spirit of David
This chapter is based on 1 Samuel 22:20-23; 23 to 27.
"One of the sons of Ahimelech the son of Ahitub, named
Abiathar, escaped and fled after David. And Abiathar told David
that Saul had killed the Lord's priests. So David said to Abiathar, 'I
knew that day, when Doeg the Edomite was there, that he would
surely tell Saul. I have caused the death of all the persons of your
father's house. Stay with me; do not fear. For he who seeks my life
seeks your life, but with me you shall be safe.'"
Still hunted by the king, David's brave group retreated to the
wilderness of Ziph. At this time, when there were so few bright
spots in the path of David, he received an unexpected visit from
Jonathan. These two friends told each other about their many
experiences, and Jonathan cheered the heart of David, saying, "Do
not fear, for the hand of Saul my father shall not find you. You shall
be king over Israel, and I shall be next to you. Even my father Saul
knows that." The hunted fugitive was greatly encouraged. "So the
two of them made a covenant before the Lord. And David stayed in
the woods, and Jonathan went to his own house."
The Ziphites sent word to Saul in Gibeah that they knew where
David was hiding and that they would guide the king to his retreat.
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