So David took the spear and the cruse of water from Saul’s bolster; and they gat them away, and no man saw it, nor knew it, neither awaked: for they were all asleep; because a deep sleep from the LORD was fallen upon them.
So David took the spear and the water jug from beside Saul's head, and he and his men quietly left. No one saw them or knew what happened, and no one woke up, because the LORD had caused them all to fall into a deep sleep.
God caused Saul's entire army to sleep deeply so David could take Saul's spear and water jug as proof he could have killed the king but chose not to.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of 1 Samuel, King Saul was relentlessly pursuing David out of jealousy, fearing that David would usurp his throne as the anointed future king of Israel. One night, while Saul and his army were camped in the wilderness, God supernaturally induced a deep sleep upon them to ensure David's safety and allow him to demonstrate his loyalty. This event highlights David's restraint and faith, as he took only Saul's spear and water jug to prove he could have killed the king but chose not to.
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