🌙 1 Samuel 23

1 Samuel 23 is a real chapter from the Old Testament. It starts, “David was told, “Behold, the Philistines are fighting against Keilah, and are robbing the threshing floors.”” That is not a motto invented for a poster. It is the first sentence a family hears when this page is opened at night.

Keep going a little further. The chapter also says, “David saw that Saul had come out to seek his life. David was in the wilderness of Ziph in the wood.” 1 Samuel 23 opens with these words: “David was told, “Behold, the Philistines are fighting against Keilah, and are robbing the threshing floors.”” The line to keep is 1 Samuel 23:2: “Therefore David inquired of Yahweh, saying, “Shall I go and strike these Philistines?” Yahweh said to David, “Go strike the Philistines, and save Keilah.”” Carry the word “david” from that verse into the rest of the day.

The line worth learning out loud is 1 Samuel 23:2: “Therefore David inquired of Yahweh, saying, “Shall I go and strike these Philistines?” Yahweh said to David, “Go strike the Philistines, and save Keilah.”” If the rest of the chapter feels crowded, hold that one sentence until the room is quiet.

What happens first in 1 Samuel 23? Then try this: Read “Therefore David inquired of Yahweh, saying, “Shall I go and strike these Philistines?” Yahweh said to David,…” once more. What does it show you about God? You do not have to finish every verse. You can close the book after the memory verse and still have read the Bible together.