How does a person know when it is finally time to leave the Lord’s anointed—especially if the Lord’s anointed is after the order of King Saul? David never made that decision. The Lord’s anointed made it for him. The king’s own decree settled the matter! “Hunt him down; kill him like a dog.” Only then did David leave. No, he fled. Even then, he never spoke a word or lifted a hand against Saul. And please note this: David did not split the kingdom when he made his departure. He did not take part of the population with him. He left alone. Alone. All alone. King Saul II never does that. He always
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