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King David spent several years as a fugitive, often living in caves and wilderness strongholds while fleeing from King Saul, who sought to kill him out of jealousy. During this time, he hid in places like the Cave of Adullam and the caves of En-gedi, where he and his followers—many of whom were poo…

King David spent several years as a fugitive, often living in caves and wilderness strongholds while fleeing from King Saul, who sought to kill him out of jealousy. During this time, he hid in places like the Cave of Adullam and the caves of En-gedi, where he and his followers—many of whom were poor, distressed, and in debt—lived with very little while forming a loyal band around him.