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So David is obviously the most famous King of Israel.

But maybe you are unaware that David began his career as a humble shepherd. He rose to prominence when he killed the giant Goliath with his slingshot.

That’s when he became a regular at King Saul’s court.

King Saul wasn’t too keen of David and he for sure didn’t like the love David was getting from the people. To add insult to injury, David was turning out to be one hell of a warrior.

So here we are. Saul is unhappy about David. But he can’t kill him. God knows he tried, but David survived both attacks, so it’s clear he’s got God’s blessing.

Saul comes up with a ploy. He promises David his youngest daughter if David can in turn bring him one hundred Philistine foreskins, hoping of course David would be killed whilst harvesting bellends.

But oh fiddlesticks: David not only brought hundred foreskins, but doubled the loot and lay two hundred Philistine foreskins at Saul’s feet.

David then married Saul’s daughter and subsequently became the heir to the throne.

That’s how you flip the finger in the Bible.

Source: 1. Samuel 18

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