Saul knows he has fallen out of the Lord's favor, and knows that David will succeed him. Nonetheless, he continues to pursue David, trying to eliminate him.
But David stays a step ahead of Saul, by communicating with the Lord, by receiving warnings from Jonathan, and by the very timely intervention of a "messenger" to Saul, who diverts him from the almost certain capture of David.
Finally Saul wanders into a cave occupied by David's men. David is able to cut off a corner of Saul's cloak, proving he could have killed him. But he prevents his men from killing Saul, and promises not to raise his hand against Saul; Saul in turn realizes David is more righteous, and he has wronged David.
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| David spares Saul's life |
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