1 Samuel 23-25

In 1 Samuel 24 we read how Saul and his army relentlessly pursued David in order to kill him. Saul knew only envy and pride and was determined to try and stop God's plan from unfolding. Yet Saul unwittingly stumbled into David's hands. The pursuer could have become the prey but David understood God's idea of community. God had selected a leader and it would be rebellion against God to interfere with God's selection. When David confronted Saul with the explanation of his mercy David turned the situation over to God. In verse 12 David called for God to judge between them. In the hearing of Saul and all of his army David asked for God's deliverance.  Surely there were many ears that day who's hearts sided with David.
Stuart