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June 16 – 1 Samuel 24:1–22: Mercy Over Vengeance
Series: Reading the Bible Daily with Dave
By: Dave Jenkins
In this episode of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, we look at one of the most powerful moments in the life of David—when he chose mercy over vengeance.
Though Saul was hunting David, and the opportunity for retaliation came, David trusted God’s timing instead of taking justice into his own hands.
This passage invites us to consider how we respond when we’re wronged. Do we trust in God’s justice, or do we grasp at control? Let David’s example challenge and encourage you to wait on the Lord.
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1 Samuel 24:1–22
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Dave Jenkins is happily married to his wife, Sarah, and lives in beautiful Southern Oregon. He is a writer, editor, and speaker who loves Christ, His people, the Church, and sound theology.
Dave serves as the Executive Director of Servants of Grace Ministries and the Executive Editor of Theology for Life Magazine. He is the Host and Producer of the Equipping You in Grace Podcast and a contributor to and producer of Contending for the Word.
He is the author of The War of Worldviews: Truth, Lies, and the Battle for the Christian Mind (Theology for Life, 2026), Contentment: The Journey of a Lifetime (Theology for Life, 2024), The Word Matters: Defending Biblical Authority Against the Spirit of the Age and The Word Explored: The Problem of Biblical Illiteracy and What To Do About It (House to House, 2021).
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When he is not engaged in ministry work, Dave enjoys spending time with his wife, going to movies, sharing a meal at a favorite restaurant, or playing a round of golf with friends. He is also a voracious reader, particularly of Reformed theology and the Puritans, and is often found working through a stack of new books from a wide range of Christian publishers.
Dave earned his M.A.R. and M.Div. from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.
