Old Testament Survey

Lesson 101 Samuel 21-31

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We continue our look at the book of 1 Samuel, beginning with Chapter 21 and David’s escape from Saul, who was planning to kill him. Assisted by his closest friend, Jonathan, who was also one of Saul’s sons, David is warned by Jonathan of the plot to kill him, and David escapes to Gath. We continue our study from this point.

Read I Samuel Chapters 21 through Chapter 31; then answer the following:

  1. Read chapter 21 and describe David’s first meeting with Achish, King of Gath.
  2. What caused the slaughter at Nob? (See 1 Sam. 22)
  3. David spares Saul’s life twice. Describe each instance and explain why David did not kill Saul. (See 1 Sam. Chapters 24 and 26)
  4. What prevented David from participating in the fight at Mt. Gilboa? (Chapter 29)
  5. What happened when David and his army returned to their homes in the land of Philistines at Ziklag?
  6. How does David divide the spoils from defeating the Amalekites?
  7. Describe the events surrounding the death of Saul and his two sons.

Closing our brief study of 1 Samuel, we see a stark contrast between the righteous behavior of Hannah (Samuel’s mother), Samuel, David, and Jonathan; versus the unrighteous behavior of Eli, his two sons, and Saul.

Next, we will begin a look at the reign of David.

Have a great week everyone.

In Christ,

Wes

[2020]

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