The story of King David would make a great Israelite soap opera, replete with rags to riches success, intrigue, sensuality, violence, and suspense.

Ahithophel serves as a poignant example that we must not permit bitterness to undermine our faith that the sovereign God is able to bring justice.

Psalm 55 shows how a righteous man deals with treachery and betrayal. When we are faced with horrendous problems such as betrayal, escape is not an option.