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Welcome to the epic adventure of David, a story of honor, battle, jealousy, darkness, friendship, love, scandal, and murder.

While most people know of David the myth,

few know about David the man. In this episode, the meteoric rise of David is put to a halt

by Saul. Up until this point, David has had nothing but victories. He has slain giants,

defeated armies, fallen in love, and gained allies.

But now, our hero faces his toughest challenge yet. His resilience and patience will be put

through the gauntlet, and he will be betrayed by more than one ally. The time has come for David

to be put to the ultimate test. This episode is the beginning of a very long season in David's life,

a time when he isn't in the comfort of his father's home or the favorite champion of the palace.

David is going to be sent on the run, and we will be left with uncertainty on who he will become.

This episode introduces us to a new

character, Abner. Although his time is brief in this episode, we should pay attention to him. He will be

very important later on in the story. David will also visit an old friend. I won't give away who, though. You will have to listen to find out.

This friend will remind David of his calling and give him boldness for the fight ahead.

Before all this transpires, we will open up with a prelude. A story taken from the days of old before Israel was a nation or the law was written into stone.

Another chosen hero will be forced to leave in fear of a loved one.

But what God does with him in exile is worth it.

God does glorious things in exile as we will come to see in later episodes.

Let's learn more about God's faithfulness in episode 8, Exiled. This is an IHeart

podcast. Welcome to your meditative prayer on strength and focus. You can be happy even in weakness,

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