David Spares Saul’s Life David was running for his life, hiding from King Saul — the very man he once served faithfully. Twice, David had the perfect opportunity to take Saul’s life and end his suffering. The first time, Saul entered a cave where David and his men were hiding. David quietly crept up and cut off a corner of Saul’s robe but refused to harm him. The second time, David and Abishai found Saul asleep in his camp. Abishai urged David to strike him down, but David whispered: “Do not des