“With me…without me” is the exact line the writer of 1 Samuel could use to describe chapter 16 as he compares and contrasts the rise of David and the demise of Saul. The presence and power of the Spirit makes all the difference. In this Chapter as David and Saul are set side by side in a study in contrasts, we should hear the Spirit of God saying, “With me…without me!” as God tries to help us realize the chances of our survival if we runs away from him.