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Mercy toward an enemy

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David holds the cut corner of Saul’s robe inside a cave while David’s men look on, illustrating David’s mercy and self-control.

David Chooses Mercy

1 Samuel 24:1-22

David bows outside a cave while holding the cut corner of Saul’s robe, with Saul standing at a distance as David explains that he did not seek Saul’s harm.

David Speaks from a Distance

1 Samuel 24:1-22

Saul faces David outside a cave as he recognizes that David repaid evil with good; David listens quietly and humbly.

Saul Recognizes David’s Goodness

1 Samuel 24:1-22

David and Saul stand apart in the wilderness as David makes a serious promise concerning Saul’s descendants; Saul turns home while David and his men head toward a stronghold.

A Serious Promise

1 Samuel 24:1-22

Child-friendly illustration concept of Saul and his chosen men traveling through the rocky wilderness of En-gedi while David’s hiding place is suggested nearby.

The Wilderness of En-gedi

1 Samuel 24:1-22