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As Catholics we have a duty to follow in King David’s foot steps
David Spares Saul's Life in the Cave (24:3-7)
"[Saul] came to the sheep pens along the way; a cave was there, and Saul went in to relieve himself.[99] David and his men were far back in the cave. 4 The men said, 'This is the day the LORD spoke of when he said to you, "I will give your enemy into your hands for you to deal with as you wish."'" (24:3-4a)
We have no record of such a prophecy prior to this, though it was obviously known to David's men.
David's band is completely silent as David stealthy creeps up to where Saul is probably now resting in the privacy and cool of the cave. Saul's 3,000 men are outside; he is vulnerable.
"Then David crept up unnoticed and cut off a corner of Saul's robe." (24:4b)
David's action has considerable significance. Taking a portion of the royal robe could have been interpreted in that time as a transfer of power from Saul to David. In addition, David's …More