Saul Kills Ahimelech & His Family

Where does David seek safety when he flees from King Saul? (v. 10)

What popular saying does he hear among the people? (v. 11)

What affect did this have on David? (v. 12)

What tactic does David employ to avoid harm? (v. 13-15)

What sorts of people gathered around David at the cave of Adullam? (v. 2)

What made David leave Adullam and go to the forest of Hereth? (v. 5)

What sorts of people tend to gather around someone who has become a very visible enemy of the state?

How did David’s concern for his parents’ safety reflect obedience for the Word of God?

With what reasoning did Saul appeal to his officials to support him? (v. 7-8)

What specific piece of information did Saul resent? (v. 8)

Which of Saul’s officials took advantage of the situation? (v. 9-10)

What accusation did Saul make against the priests at Nob? (v. 13)

On what grounds did Ahimelech maintain his innocence? (v. 14)

Why, according to Ahimelech, did he not suspect foul play? (v. 15)

Despite the priests protests, what verdict does Saul pass? (v. 17)

Who was the only one willing to strike down the priests? (v. 18-19)

Do you think loyalty is more or less important than the discernment of right and wrong?

Where did Abiathar, the only son to escape, seek refuge? (v. 20)

How did David respond to the news that Saul had killed the priests? (v. 22)