the spoil. He is rejected of God for his disobe-
dience. Agag slain....
Sect. LXXVII. Samuel sent to Jesse. David anoint-
ed king by Samuel. Saul tormented by an evil
spirit, sends for David to play to him ...
Sect. LXXVIII. Goliath the champion of the Phi-
listines defies the armies of Israel.
eth him with a sling and a stone
Sect. LXXIX. Saul envying David, seeks to kill.
him. Is alarmed at his good success
Sect. LXXX. David by Jonathan's advice leaves
Saul. He goes to Abimelech the high-priest at
Nob; from thence he flies to the cave of Adul-
lam. His relations and others resort to him.
Doeg informs against Abimelech, and by Saul's .
command puts all the priests to death. David
obtains a victory over the Philistines. Saul pur-
sues him. The Lord preserves him....
Sect. LXXXI. David in a cave at Engedi, spares
Saul's life. Saul relents. David swears not to
cut off Saul's family. .
Sect. LXXXII. David sends to Nabal for provi-,
sions. Is refused. His anger. Abigail's in--
terposition
Sect. LXXXIII. David finding Saul asleep, takes
his spear and cruse, but sparcs his life. Saul
again relents and blesses David
Sect. LXXXIV. David fearing Saul, takes refuge
with the Philistines
Sect. LXXXV. Saul consults a witch at Endor. Sa-