David and his family are introduced twice in 1 Samuel (16:1-23 and 17:1 - 18:9). David is described in both introductions as a handsome shepherd and a son of Jesse. The introductions are overlapping chronologically since they both end with him serving as a soldier in Saul's army. The following chronology eliminates the contradictions many have seen in the accounts. A full discussion of this problem can be found in my book King David: A Biography and Devotional Commentary.
David anointed by Samuel to replace Saul
1 Sam. 16:1-13
David leads Israel to victory over the Philistines
- Goliath insults the Israelite army
1 Sam. 17:1-11 - David enters the Israelite camp
1 Sam. 17:12-30 - David prepares for battle
1 Sam. 17:31-40 - David kills Goliath
1 Sam. 17:41-54 - Saul inquires about David
1 Sam. 17:55-18:1 - David arouses Saul's jealousy
1 Sam. 18:6-9
- Saul sends for David
1 Sam. 16:14-23; cf. 1 Sam. 16:22 and 18:2 - Jonathan makes a covenant with David
1 Sam. 18:3-5 - David eludes Saul and becomes successful
1 Sam. 18:10-16 - David marries Michal
1 Sam. 18:17-30 - Jonathan intercedes for David
1 Sam. 19:1-7
- David flees for his life
1 Sam. 19:8-17 - David finds refuge with Samuel
1 Sam. 19:18-24
1 Sam. 20:1-42
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