# 1 Samuel 21: The Insanity Defense

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Published: 2026-09-14T04:00:00+00:00
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1 Samuel 21 follows David as fear drives him to pretend to be insane in Gath, reminding us through Psalm 34 that fear is ultimately overcome not by human ingenuity or self-made defenses, but by seeking refuge in God.

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