1 Samuel 21

1 Samuel 21:1–6 (ESV)

-Nob just northeast of Jerusalem, two miles south of Naioth

-was known as a city of priests, Aaron’s descendants

-Why did Ahimelech tremble?

-feared for their lives?

-fearful that David would be traveling alone

-What did David mean that the king has charged me with a matter?

-perhaps the king has put me in a situation

-or could he be in reference to the King of kings

Psalm 5:2 (ESV)

-giving food to travelers was an honor in this culture

-what is holy bread?

-Bread of presence

Exodus 25:30 (ESV)

Why was this a big deal?

Leviticus 24:9 (ESV)

-There were times in which the Levitical law could be adjusted based on the circumstances, especially to save life

Lev. 10

-David could partake only if they were ritually clean

1 Samuel 21:7–9 (ESV)

-Saul had previously fought the Edomites, possible that Doeg was prisoner of war

1 Samuel 14:47 (ESV)

-epod = ususally a linen cloth the priests wore that had the Urim and Thummin in it, other cases it was a cult object that was worshiped

1 Samuel 21:10–15 (ESV)

-David went twenty-three miles west

-Notice what they called David, do you find that interesting

-ample supply of madmen v.15

-can you think of other individuals in the Bible who deceived kings?

Abraham

Genesis 20:2 (ESV)

Isaac

Genesis 26:7 (ESV)

1 Samuel 22:1–5 (ESV)

-David went ten miles east to Adullam, family came out of concern for David

-Why did the four hundred others?

-Mizpah in Moab = somewhere east of the Dead Sea, watchtower

-Why would he grant sanctuary for David’s father and mother?

-ancient practice to help the adversaries of enemies

-David had a Moabite grandmother (Ruth 4)

-Did not stay long

Deuteronomy 23:6 (ESV)

Hereth - west of the Dead Sea

-David realized his real stronghold Psalm 59:16

Psalm 59:16 (ESV)

-David’s desire to protect others, continued faith that God was with Him

-Christ is our stronghold

Matthew 28:20 (ESV)