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Lesson 8

David and Doeg

David at Keilah

1 Sam 22-23:14

Supporters Assemble vv. 1-2• David leaves Gath, escapes to cave of

Adullam• Brothers, father’s household go to him• Those distressed, in debt, discontented

go to him• ~400 men with David as captain• Psalm 142

David & Doeg Ch. 22

Parents left in Moab vv. 3-5• David visits Moabite king in Mizpah• Parents left there until David learns what

God will do for him• Prophet Gad sent word to David to leave

stronghold and go to forest of Hereth

David & Doeg Ch. 22

Doeg Kills Priests of Nob vv. 6-19• Saul hears of David’s location• Saul with spear in hand at Gibeah under

a tamarisk tree with officials• Saul issues a challenge/threat (vv. 7-8)• Doeg tells of David’s visit at Nob• Saul sends for the priests at Nob

(Ahimelech and family)

David & Doeg Ch. 22

Doeg Kills Priests of Nob vv. 6-19• Saul charges Ahimelech, Ahimelech

gives valid defense• Saul condemns Ahimelech and family• Saul orders the guards to kill priests,

they refuse• Saul orders Doeg to kill priests, 85

slaughtered• Doeg completes slaughter of Nob

David & Doeg Ch. 22

David Learns of Slaughter vv. 20-23• Abiathar escapes, flees to David• David told of death of priests• David feels responsible• David asks Abiathar to stay with him,

David to provide protection• Psalm 52

David & Doeg Ch. 22

David Saves Keilah vv. 1-6• David told Philistines are attacking

Keilah and looting threshing floors• David inquires of the Lord to attack• David told to go and save Keilah• David’s men of Judah are afraid• David inquires of the Lord again

David at Keilah Ch. 23

David Saves Keilah vv. 1-6• Lord tells David to go, the Philistines will

be delivered into his hands• David and men fight Philistines, carry off

their livestock, and inflict heavy losses• Keilah is saved• Abiathar has ephod with him

David at Keilah Ch. 23

David Seeks God’s Guidance vv. 7-12• Saul is told of David in Keilah• “God has delivered him into my

hands…” • Saul calls up forces for battle• David learns of Saul’s plans

David at Keilah Ch. 23

David Seeks God’s Guidance vv. 7-12• David requests Abiathar bring the ephod• David inquires of the Lord if Saul will

come• Answer - He will• David inquires if the citizens of Keilah

will surrender him• Answer – They will

David at Keilah Ch. 23

In the Desert of Judah vv. 13-14• David and men (~600) leave Keilah and

move about from place to place• Saul is told and decides not to attack

Keilah• David stays in desert strongholds,

wilderness of Ziph• Every day Saul seeks David, but God

protects David

David at Keilah Ch. 23

(1) Aging parents should be cared for

Lev. 19:32Matt. 7:9-13 Jesus chastises PhariseesGen. 47:7-13 Joseph cares for JacobJohn 19:25-27 Jesus cares for His mother

Killed??

Ransom??

(2) The most savage and hurtful lies are the ones blended with truth (e.g. Doeg’s deceitful testimony against Ahimelech)

Doeg’s testimony failed to include the innocence of Ahimelech

Ex. 20:16; Ps. 101:5; Pr. 6:19, 11:9, 19:9; Titus 2:3; James 4:11

(3) Pray. Often. 1Thess. 5:17

David inquires of God for an answer1 Sam 22:3 and 5; 23:2, 4, 9-12

Psa. 22:1-2; 28:1-2; 55:1,2,16,17; 61:1; 86:3; 88:1,9Lk. 18:1-7 the importunate widow; 2 Cor. 12:8 Paul prays thrice

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