The LORD is My Shepherd

Parental favoritism Rebellious youth Far from home and family Rags to riches Mistreated by employer Wife’s death in childbirth Children’s poor decisions Son supposedly died Famine

• Dangers in early life• Anointed king by Samuel• King Saul’s envy• Lost relationships• Wars and battles• Family kidnapped• Children’s defiance• Son’s rebellion and death• Personal failings