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EPISODE · Dec 14, 2025 · 23 MIN

Paths Diverge

from The Story of the Bible · host MikeB

1 Samuel 26-28 Once more David confronts Saul with a chance to kill him, but he doesn't take it. David flees to Gath, offering his services to a pagan king. Saul, facing a Philistine army, consults an old friend through the services of a medium. God's plan to place David on the throne follows a rather strange path, but the end is in sight for Saul.

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1 Samuel 26-28 Once more David confronts Saul with a chance to kill him, but he doesn't take it. David flees to Gath, offering his services to a pagan king. Saul, facing a Philistine army, consults an old friend through the services of a medium....

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