The Cave of Adullam
When David escaped from the town of Gath, he went to Adullam Cave. His brothers and the rest of his family found out where he was, and they followed him there. A lot of other people joined him too. Some were in trouble, others were angry or in debt, and David was soon the leader of four hundred men.
David left Adullam Cave and went to the town of Mizpeh in Moab, where he talked with the king of Moab. “Please,” David said, “let my father and mother stay with you until I find out what God will do with me.” So he brought his parents to the king of Moab, and they stayed with him while David was in hiding.
One day the prophet Gad told David, “Don’t stay here! Go back to Judah.” David then left and went to Hereth Forest.
A Prayer for Help
A Prayer for Help
I pray to you, Lord.
I beg for mercy.
I tell you all of my worries
and my troubles,
and whenever I feel low,
you are there to guide me.
A trap has been hidden
along my pathway.
Even if you look,
you won’t see anyone
who cares enough
to walk beside me.
There is no place to hide,
and no one who really cares.
I pray to you, Lord!
You are my place of safety,
and you are my choice
in the land of the living.
Please answer my prayer.
I am completely helpless.
Help! They are chasing me,
and they are too strong.
Rescue me from this prison,
so I can praise your name.
And when your people notice
your wonderful kindness to me,
they will rush to my side.
Psalms 142 ~ CEV