David realizes that Saul is unlikely to keep his promise to cease his pursuit, and so David flees into the land of the Philistines. Along with six hundred men and his wives, David goes to live under Achish in Gath. David gains the trust of Achish, who gives the city of Ziklag to David as a new home base. From there, David conducts raids on the enemies of Israel, doing the LORD's work even as the Philistine lord is kept in the dark.

Rev. Dan Torkelson, pastor at Mount Olive Lutheran Church in Madison, WI, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study 1 Samuel 27:1-12.

"A Kingdom Unlike All the Nations” is a series on Sharper Iron that goes through 1-2 Samuel. This time in Israel's history has its highs and lows, but the LORD's faithfulness never wavers. He provides His Word to be proclaimed faithfully through prophets like Samuel and Nathan. Even as princes like Saul and David sit on an earthly throne, the LORD remains King over His people, even as He does now and forever through the Lord Jesus Christ.

Sharper Iron, hosted by Rev. Timothy Appel, looks at the text of Holy Scripture both in its broad context and its narrow detail, all for the sake of proclaiming Christ crucified and risen for sinners. Two pastors engage with God's Word to sharpen not only their own faith and knowledge, but the faith and knowledge of all who listen. Submit comments or questions to: [email protected]