David’s victory over Goliath changed his position in Israel almost overnight. He entered the Valley of Elah as an unknown shepherd carrying a staff, a sling, and five stones. He left the battlefield as the young man everyone wanted to know. Israel’s soldiers celebrated him, Saul brought him into royal service, and Jonathan formed a loyal friendship with him. At the same time, David’s success awakened a fierce jealousy in Saul that would shape the next several chapters of 1 Samuel.

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