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2. Lesson 8 David and Doeg  David at Keilah 1 Sam 22-23:14

4.  Supporters Assemblevv. 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

6.  Parents left in Moabvv. 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

8.  Doeg Kills Priests of Nobvv. 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

9.  Doeg Kills Priests of Nobvv. 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

10.  David Learns of Slaughtervv. 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

12.  David Saves Keilahvv. 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

13.  David Saves Keilahvv. 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

14.  David Seeks God’s Guidancevv. 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

15.  David Seeks God’s Guidancevv. 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

16.  In the Desert of Judahvv. 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

17. (1) Aging parents should be cared for Lev. 19:32 Matt. 7:9-13 Jesus chastises Pharisees Gen. 47:7-13 Joseph cares for Jacob John 19:25-27 Jesus cares for His mother Killed?? Ransom??

18. (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

19. (3)Pray. Often. 1Thess. 5:17 David inquires of God for an answer 1 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; 88:1,9 Lk. 18:1-7 the importunate widow; 2 Cor. 12:8 Paul prays thrice

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