1 Samuel 21:1-22:5

Introduction

A reminder of the function of a prophet

a prophet’s primary job is to declare God’s Word to his people

for Gad, it would be helping David to understand and apply the Law

So Gad’s statement is not some disconnected

I have a word from God that you are supposed to go to Judah now

He’s reminding David of his obligations as king

the way this is worded is a strong command

David, as king, was forbidden by the Law from entering into treaties with Moab

and also, as King, his obligation is to be with his people

no matter how dangerous it seems

So David is responding to God’s call and going more on the offensive