Background of the Passage On the run from Saul, David faced a bittersweet existence. He experienced some blessing (Jonathan’s friendship, the kindness of Abigail, the support of some six hundred men, the protection of God). But he also felt confusion and uncertainty. If he were the Lord’s anointed, then why was he being hotly pursued—especially when he had done nothing wrong? David’s occasional feelings of abandonment led to occasional expressions of deep trust (Psalms 63 and 142), but here in chapter