David’s story: the forever promise

While fleeing from Saul, David took refuge in Philistine territory and settled in Ziklag, where he found favor with Achish, one of the five Philistine kings. Later, when David and his men lined up with the Philistines–the enemy!–ready to fight against Israel–-their own people–the other four Philistine kings refused to let them join, fearing they would switch sides during combat.