The Lord was with Samuel as he grew up, and he let none of Samuel’s words fall to the ground.

Samuel told all the words of the Lord to the people who were asking him for a king.

When Saul heard their words, the Spirit of God came powerfully upon him, and he burned with anger.

On hearing the Philistine’s words, Saul and all the Israelites were dismayed and terrified.

They repeated these words to David. But David said, “Do you think it is a small matter to become the king’s son-in-law? I’m only a poor man and little known.”

David took these words to heart and was very much afraid of Achish king of Gath.

With these words David sharply rebuked his men and did not allow them to attack Saul. And Saul left the cave and went his way.

Then David accepted from her hand what she had brought him and said, “Go home in peace. I have heard your words and granted your request.”

Now let my lord the king listen to his servant’s words. If the Lord has incited you against me, then may he accept an offering. If, however, people have done it, may they be cursed before the Lord! They have driven me today from my share in the Lord’s inheritance and have said, ‘Go, serve other gods.’

Immediately Saul fell full length on the ground, filled with fear because of Samuel’s words. His strength was gone, for he had eaten nothing all that day and all that night.