April 1, 2026 | 1 Samuel 18-20

In today's reading, the conflict between Saul and David begins with Jonathan caught in the middle. Saul tries killing David and denies him marriage before allowing him to marry Michal, who also helps David escape. Then, David flees into the wilderness.Up+Out is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit upandoutshow.substack.com/subscribe