Saul's Jealousy of David

How does this passage describe the bond between David and Jonathan? (vs. 1)

What was the result of Jonathan and David’s relationship? (vs. 3)

How did Jonathon cement the covenant between David and himself? (vs. 4)

How did the officers and people of Israel respond to David’s success? (vs. 5)

How did the women of Israel show their love for David? (vs. 7)

How did Saul respond to this exaltation of David by the people? (vs. 8-9)

How angry did Saul get at David? (v. 10-11)

Why was Saul afraid of David? (vs. 12)

How did David fare when sent out to battle? (vs. 14)

How did David fare with the people of Israel? (vs. 16)

How did Saul attempt to get rid of David? (vs. 17, 25)

Why did his plan not go accordingly? (v. 18, 23)

How did Saul finally get him to pursue his daughter? (v. 25-26)

What two facts angered Saul most about David? (v. 28)

What was Saul’s attitude toward David from his marriage onward? (v. 29)

Why do you think Saul hesitantly tried to kill David?

God was with him.

Both his son and daughter loved him greatly.

How does David show express humility and deference to King Saul? Why?

He continued to serve.

He never counterattacked.

He never spoke harshly against him to anyone.

He regarded the position that God had given him.